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Herbs (DK Smithsonian Handbooks)

Herbs (DK Smithsonian Handbooks) by Lesley Bremness (Author) Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK; First Edition (October 1, 2002) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0789493918 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0789493910 304 pages Originally published: New York, N.Y. : DK Publishing, Inc., 2002 Includes index Introduction: How this book works. What is an herb? Leaves and stems. Flowers, seeds, fruits, and nuts. Bark, wood, and resin. Essential oils. Using herbs in cooking. Healing herbs. Herbs for other uses. Herb gardens -- Trees -- Shrubs -- Herbaceous perennials -- Annuals and biennials -- Vines -- Other herbs Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this accessible, attractive, and detailed handbook combines 1,500 vivid full-color photos with descriptions of more than 700 species. This authoritative, systematic and clear photographic approach marks a new generation of identification guides. This comprehensive book explains what an herb is, identifies which parts are collected and prepared, and describes different uses for each—from cooking and medicine to beauty treatment, aromatherapy, and crafts. Essential details of the species’ size, habitat, and natural range

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