Rodale's illusrated encyclopedia of herbs
By: Claire Kowalchil & William H. Hylton, editors ; writers, Anna Carr ... [et al.].
Contributors: Kowalchik, Claire.; Hylton, William H.; Carr, Anna, 1955-; Rodale Press.
Publisher: Rodale Press; Rodale Pr
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Emmaus, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 545
Subjects: Herbs.; Herbs -- Utilization.; Herbs -- History.; Herbals.
Other titles: Illustrated encyclopedia of herbs.
Description: In addition to an alphabetically arranged description of each herb, this lavishly illustrated volume contains background historical material, plus coverage of such subjects as medicinal uses, cooking, & gardening. A popular treatment of the history, uses and cultivation of herbs, science and lore, and home cultivation.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 522-525) and index.