An encyclopedia of some 3,000 species of edible plants, selecting those cultivars of them that are traditional and well-adapted favorites, family heirlooms, gourmet and specialty market items, and the most promising of the newest releases. The articles include common and scientific names and describe habitat and growing requirements, the part of the plant used, methods of preparation, where it is or has been used traditionally, and sources for obtaining it. The first edition sprouted in 1990. The publisher's address is 1870 Sunrise Dr. Vista, CA 92084. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR