Focusing on the medicinal and nutritional properties of selected fruit species, this comprehensive resource is part of Springer's extensive series on the plant world. It provides in-depth information on specific families, including Lythraceae and Xanthorrhoeaceae, making it a valuable reference for researchers and enthusiasts interested in the health benefits and uses of these fruits.
Focusing on edible flowers, this volume presents a comprehensive guide to plant species from the Geraniaceae to Zingiberaceae families. It includes detailed information on over 80 selected species, organized in tabular form for easy reference. The book is enhanced by approximately 250 color illustrations, aiding in the identification of both the plants and their edible parts, making it an invaluable resource for enthusiasts and culinary explorers.
This book covers such plants with edible modified storage subterranean stems (corms, rhizomes, stem tubers) and unmodified subterranean stem stolons, above ground swollen stems and hypocotyls, storage roots (tap root, lateral roots, root tubers), and bulbs, that are eaten as conventional or functional food as vegetables and spices, as herbal teas, and may provide a source of food additive or neutraceuticals. This volume covers selected plant species with edible modified stems, roots and bulbs in the families Iridaceae, Lamiaceae, Marantaceae, Nelumbonaceae, Nyctaginaceae, Nymphaeaceae, Orchidaceae, Oxalidaceae, Piperaceae, Poaceae, Rubiaceae and Simaroubaceae. The edible species dealt with in this work include wild and underutilized crops and also common and widely grown ornamentals. To help in identification of the plant and edible parts coloured illustrations are included. As in the preceding ten volumes, topics covered include: taxonomy (botanical name and synonyms); common English and vernacular names; origin and distribution; agro-ecological requirements; edible plant parts and uses; plant botany; nutritive, medicinal and pharmacological properties with up-to-date research findings; traditional medicinal uses; other non-edible uses; and selected/cited references for further reading. This volume has separate indices for scientific and common names; and separate scientific and medical glossaries.
Volume 10 Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs
Focusing on 59 plant species with edible modified stems, roots, and bulbs, this volume serves as a comprehensive resource for various professionals and enthusiasts. It explores plants from diverse families, detailing their taxonomy, common names, origin, and distribution. The book also covers agroecology, edible parts and uses, botanical characteristics, along with their nutritive and medicinal properties. Non-edible uses and selected references are included, making it a valuable guide for medical practitioners, botanists, and conservationists alike.
Focusing on edible flowers, this volume of a comprehensive series details plant species from various families, presented in a tabular format. It includes in-depth information on seventy-five selected species, covering taxonomy, common names, origin, agroecology, and their edible parts and uses. The book serves as a valuable resource for a wide audience, including scientists, medical professionals, and students, exploring the nutritive and pharmacological properties of these plants along with their medicinal and non-edible applications.
Focusing on edible modified stems, roots, and bulbs, this volume explores 59 plant species from various families, providing valuable insights for medical practitioners, botanists, and food nutritionists. It covers essential topics such as taxonomy, common names, origins, agroecology, and the nutritive and medicinal properties of these plants. Additionally, it includes information on non-edible uses and selected references, making it a comprehensive resource for those interested in the intersection of botany and nutrition.
Focusing on plants with edible modified storage structures, this book explores corms, rhizomes, tubers, and bulbs that serve as vegetables, spices, and herbal teas. It highlights selected species from various families, including Iridaceae and Lamiaceae, featuring both wild and underutilized crops as well as common ornamentals. Colored illustrations aid in identifying the plants and their edible parts, making it a valuable resource for those interested in functional foods and nutraceuticals derived from these unique plant structures.
Focusing on selected fruits from the Sapindaceae and Vitaceae families, this volume offers in-depth insights into their medicinal and nutritional properties. It features detailed taxonomies, vibrant color illustrations, and relevant pharmacological data, making it a valuable resource for researchers and enthusiasts interested in the health benefits of these plant species.
Focusing on the nutritional and medicinal benefits, this comprehensive reference features hundreds of color illustrations to assist in identifying a variety of fruits. It highlights both common and lesser-known wild and underutilized crops alongside widely cultivated varieties, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the diverse world of fruits and their uses.
Focusing on edible modified stems, roots, and bulbs, this volume offers detailed insights into various plant families, including Acanthaceae and Zygophyllaceae, alongside 32 selected species from several other families. It serves as a valuable resource for medical practitioners, ethnobotanists, and horticulturists, covering topics such as taxonomy, distribution, agroecology, and the nutritional and medicinal properties of plants. The work also addresses non-edible uses, making it a comprehensive guide for both professionals and the general public interested in botany and nutrition.