Sturtevant's edible plants of the world
E. Lewis Sturtevant, U. P. Hedrick (Editor)
"Every relevant detail to be found about the nearly 3,000 species and their varieties is included in the listings: origin and spread; cultivation and adaptation in various lands; the circumstances under which the plant was first eaten; myths; parts of the plant eaten; special preparations if necessary; scientific name; synonyms in the literature; common names; all known varieties; and the commercial status of the cultivated plants. Each statement is footnoted for reference or further study." -- back cover
Print Book, English, 1972
Dover Publications, New York, 1972