Download or read book Edible Leaves of the Tropics Classic Reprint written by Franklin W. Martin and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-28 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Edible Leaves of the Tropics Under tropical conditions, green leaves are everywhere, providing that nd water conditions are not limiting. These leaves can be considered as organized factories that convert local crude materials, carbon dioxide, and minerals, to food. Green plants are the beginning of the food and on them depends the life of other terrestrial organisms. Man, as an ple of an advanced or predator species of the food chain, would be pressed in the absence of green leaves. Green leaves in the tropics serve as direct food sources to man under ost civilized circumstances. The important species are grown and pre on both home and commercial scales. In primitive areas green leaves wild plants are used as regular and important items of the diet. In times ergency green leaves provide nutritious and readily available sources of Yet, these usages hardly touch on the potentials that exist in most en ments. The green factories are underutilized and neglected, or depre and destroyed. Among the reasons for such neglect are ignorance and prejudice. Both 1tions are hard to cure. Because many people live in cities, they have ad'the opportunity to try the wild herbs and other green leaves around The special knowledge often in the hands of a few wise members of ribe or society is not regularly passed down to the younger generations. Ermore, as dependence on market products increases, wild or weedy s become despised. In the interests of marketing, only a limited number vecies are propagated on a scale sufficiently grand to permit economy of ling operations. As pressures on the land increase, there is a growing dan )f extermination of minor species. Furthermore, experimentation ceases. Grand total of human knowledge can then decrease. Without doubt, some usages have already disappeared, and not even written records are left. Lost in this historical process are the techniques for discovering new ables. Surely usages were revealed only through experimentation. There always have been those who looked for, cooked, and ate new leaves for xcitement of discovery. In the process, the poisonous species were even discovered, the irritating types avoided, and the obnoxious rejected. Olated areas, interests may be maintained or restimulated. During the rian civil war, for example, starvation stimulated new experimentation e bush, the results of which will probably be lost again rapidly. Nevertheless, a new breed of explorers has arisen, those who are dis anted with the bland products of the supermarkets, those who still feel arimordial urge to plant, those whose tastes are adventurous. There are those whose pocketbooks are thin who can benefit from green leaves y grown at home. Finally, there are the few who recognize that the vege s we emphasize now are but a part of a larger, and mostly still available age, a heritage whose potentials have still not been fully realized. It is to the lovers of edible green leaves that we dedicate this book. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Edible Leaves of the Tropics written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Techniques and Plants for the Tropical Subsistence Farm Classic Reprint written by Franklin W. Martin and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-29 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Techniques and Plants for the Tropical Subsistence Farm General information about human nutritional needs forms the background for detailed discussion of various plant groups and the roles they fulfill in the human diet. Individual species of leaves, legumes, roots and tubers, fruit vegetables, and cereals that are especially appropriate for the Tropics are recommended. The use of trees on the subsistence farm is discussed and various trees are recommended either for their edible products or for other special products, values, or uses they might have. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Edible Medicinal And Non Medicinal Plants written by T. K. Lim and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-02-02 with total page 955 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book continues as volume 5 of a multicompendium on Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants. It covers edible fruits/seeds used fresh, cooked or processed as vegetables, cereals, spices, stimulant, edible oils and beverages. It covers selected species from the following families: Apiaceae, Brassicaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Cunoniaceae, Lythraceae, Papaveraceae, Poaceae, Polygalaceae, Polygonaceae, Proteaceae, Ranunculaceae, Rhamnaceae, Rubiaceae, Salicaceae, Santalaceae, Xanthorrhoeaceae and Zingiberaceae. This work will be of significant interest to scientists, medical practitioners, pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutritionists, botanists, agriculturists, conservationists, lecturers, students and the general public. Topics covered include: taxonomy; common/English and vernacular names; origin and distribution; agroecology; edible plant parts and uses; botany; nutritive/pharmacological properties, medicinal uses, nonedible uses; and selected references.
Download or read book Common Edible Plants of the Tropics written by United States. Air Force and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tropical Fruits and Other Edible Plants of the World written by Rolf Blancke and published by Comstock Publishing Associates. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with high-quality photographs taken on location in the plants' natural environment, this field guide describes more than three hundred species of tropical and subtropical species of fruits, tubers, and spices.
Download or read book Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Some Large Leaved Ornamental Plants for the Tropics Classic Reprint written by Harold F. Winters and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-28 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Some Large-Leaved Ornamental Plants for the Tropics NO attempt has been made to describe the large group Of epiphytic orchids and bromeliads found in the Tropics. Also for the most part the large group Of cacti and succulent desert plants has been excluded although found in tropical regions. Additional information about these and other plants may be secured by read ing Bailey Neal and other authors (3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 16. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Foundations of Tropical Forest Biology written by Robin L. Chazdon and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a timely collection of pioneering work in the study of these diverse and fascinating ecosystems. It consists of facsimiles of papers chosen by world experts in tropical biology as the 'classics' in the field.
Download or read book Books in Series written by and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 1858 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1980- issued in three parts: Series, Authors, and Titles.
Download or read book Gardener s Guide to Tropical Plants written by Nellie Neal and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now gardeners can bring an exotic flair to their gardens by introducing the color, textures, and fabulous foliage of tropical plants. Not just for hot climates anymore, bromeliads, orchids, bananas, palms, birds of paradise, elephant ears, canna, and more can bring a touch of the tropics to any garden. Gardener’s can choose from more than 150 plants featured in this book, each chosen for the visual impact it adds to any landscape or container garden. Plants are organized by a range of clearly defined zones, making it easy for gardeners to find the plants that will succeed in their landscape. Author Nellie Neal explains how to best use tropical plants both indoors and out. To make this book a universally useful guide, it is organized to explain how to grow tropical plants in a wide range of clearly defined zones. Further, the book illustrates how to best use these plants in landscapes and containers, indoors and out, no matter where you live. It is a practical, user-friendly celebration of tropical plants.
Download or read book The Tropical Look written by Robert Lee Riffle and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2009-03-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meant primarily for gardeners in USDA zones 8–10, The Tropical Look encompasses most of the southern U.S. and the West Coast. This groundbreaking encyclopedia of lush plants will also be useful to gardeners in other zones who are interested in growing tropical-looking plants (as opposed to strictly tropical plants, which cannot endure a frost) as half-hardy, annual, or conservatory plants. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Fruits Vegetables and Herbs written by Deborah Madison and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From roots and shoots, almonds to zucchini, field and forest to the family table-this delectable guide reveals the intriguing stories of the world's favorite food plants. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs covers every edible plant you can imagine. It invites us on a gorgeously illustrated tour through the world garden to discover the origins, traditions, and contemporary culture of more than 450 fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, herbs, and spices. It's the explorative home cook's best friend in the kitchen, an edible guide for the vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike. Splashed with hundreds of appetizing images and written by top culinary and horticultural experts, it also tells individual stories in an extensive directory of species which lists geographical origins, botanical facts, traditional uses, and culinary tips for hundreds of plants."--provided by Amazon.com.
Download or read book Classic Botanical Reprints written by American Botanical Council and published by . This book was released on 199? with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Feast of Weeds written by Luigi Ballerini and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2012-10-29 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A dazzling display of humanistic erudition, wit, and practical culinary advice. Ballerini's living herbarium reinitiates modern readers living in the concrete manswarm into the joys of foraging, gathering, and savoring herbs, flowers, and berries. Its wide-ranging historical context, a veritable documentary of poets and chroniclers of past and present, is a learned celebration of nature's bounty. Practical and flavorful recipes for each plant transport the 'weeds' from the field to the palate and enhance a narrative enriched by splendid complementary footnotes."—Albert Sonnenfeld, Series Director, Arts of the Table "Weeds indeed. A guide as witty as he is erudite, Luigi Ballerini has given us a remarkable compendium of the wild greens, along with their flowers and fruits, that people have foraged and eaten for millennia. Once the food of the poor, such ingredients are now in high demand. Gathering greens both familiar—such as mint or borage—and obscure—milk thistle and wallrocket—Ballerini draws upon a diverse cast of authors to attest or dispute their real or alleged medicinal powers. Just as important, he never neglects to suggest how they taste or to present fine recipes so that we can savor them for ourselves."—Carol Field, author of The Italian Baker "The scholar and poet Luigi Ballerini has given us a mouthwatering treasure of inventive Italian recipes for foraged wild plants adapted for the American locavore kitchen (including ten for borage alone, as well as nettle and purslane frittatas, and prickly pear risotto). This elegantly illustrated volume is peppered with humor and tastefully seasoned with a wealth of cultural, historical, and scientific sources and information. A Feast of Weeds is food for both the palate and the mind."—Jean-Claude Carron, University of California, Los Angeles
Download or read book Collins Guide to Tropical Plants written by Wilhelm Lötschert and published by Harpercollins Pub Limited. This book was released on 1983 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A description of ornamental and economic plants that are becoming more familiar to the current population
Download or read book Tropical Plants and How to Love Them written by Marianne Willburn and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventurous Gardener seeks relationship with Tropical Plant… Tropical plants are energizing. They awaken a tired summer garden with lush, sensuous foliage and fascinating flowers and turn a suburban patio into a sophisticated, late-night paradise. But if you garden in a temperate climate and have been reluctant to commit to what you’re sure will be too much work, it’s time to let Tropical Plants and How to Love Them author Marianne Willburn act as your tropical matchmaker. Using five relationship types to help you understand the different levels of care required for many common (and uncommon!) tropicals, Marianne introduces you to an impressive array of outstanding tropical plants by providing care instructions, easy tips for seeing these tropical beauties safely through the winter, and advice for designing a tropical paradise of your own. Tropical Plants and How to Love Them gives you permission to jump headfirst into: A summer romance that ends with the first frost. A long-term commitment to beautify indoor and outdoor spaces. A friends-with-benefits relationship that yields exotic flavors and fragrances. A breakup with that high-maintenance beauty. A best friend relationship that lasts a lifetime. From the striking red leaves of the Abyssinian banana to the unusual flowers and healing powers of turmeric, there are hundreds of tropical plants worth loving. Find your new sweetheart in the pages of Tropical Plants and How to Love Them.
