Herbs

(Smithsonian Handbooks series). Here, 1,500 vivid full-color photos combine with descriptions of more than 700 species. This comprehensive book explains what an herb is, identifies which parts are collected and prepared, and describes the different uses of each - from cooking and medicine to beauty treatment, aromatherapy, and crafts. Essential details of the species; size, habitat and natural range complete every entry, and a concsie glossary explains technical and scientific terms. Color illustrations show the whole plant or tree in its most typical form, while color-coded bands provide quick reference facts. Index. 304p.