Herbs (Smithsonian Handbooks Series)
The visual guide to more than 700 herb species from around the world.\ Authoritative text, crystal—clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive pocket guide to the herbs of the world. Packed with more than 1,500 full—color photographs of over 700 species, the Smithsonian Handbook of Herbs is designed to cut through the process of identification, enabling you to recognize herbs easily.\ Photo—Encyclopedic Approach: Each expertly written entry combines a concise...
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The visual guide to more than 700 herb species from around the world.Authoritative text, crystal—clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive pocket guide to the herbs of the world. Packed with more than 1,500 full—color photographs of over 700 species, the Smithsonian Handbook of Herbs is designed to cut through the process of identification, enabling you to recognize herbs easily.Photo—Encyclopedic Approach: Each expertly written entry combines a concise description with annotated photographs to highlight the herb's distinguishing features and chief uses. Color illustrations show the whole plant or tree in its most typical form, while color—coded bands provide at—a—glance facts for quick reference.In—Depth Guide: For beginners and established enthusiasts alike, the Smithsonian Handbook of Herbs explains what an herb is, identifies which parts are collected and prepared, and describes the different uses to which they can be put — from cooking and medicine to beauty treatment, aromatherapy, and crafts. Essential details of the species' size, habitat and natural range complete every entry, and a concise glossary gives instant understanding of the technical and scientific terms used.
Foreword6How This Book Works9What Is an Herb?10Leaves and Stems12Flowers14Seeds, Fruits, and Nuts16Roots18Bark, Wood, and Resin20Essential Oils22Using Herbs in Cooking24Healing Herbs26Herbs for Other Uses29Herb Gardens30Trees32Shrubs92Herbaceous Perennials136Annuals and Biennials228Vines276Other Herbs286Glossary293Index294Acknowledgments304
