Food Plants Of The World

Plants and plant-derived products make up the bulk of what we eat and drink every day, and people often wonder where their favourite food or drink comes from. This scientifically accurate photographic guide provides quick and colourful answers.

Ben-Erik van Wyk is a professor of Botany at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa (formerly Rand Afrikaans University)

Preface

6

(1)

Introduction

7

(1)

Regions of origin

8

(4)

Cereals

12

(2)

Pulses (legumes)

14

(2)

Nuts and seeds

16

(2)

Fruits

18

(4)

Vegetables

22

(6)

Culinary herbs

28

(2)

Sugars, gums, gels and starches

30

(2)

Beverages

32

(2)

Spices and flavours

34

(2)

The plants in alphabetical order

36

(356)

Nutrients, diet and health

392

(12)

Quick guide to food plants

404

(37)

Glossary

441

(5)

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Food Plants Of The World

Summary

Author Biography

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials