The visual recognition guides in this series are designed to make identification as simple and accurate as possible. Each volume contains clear photographs and artwork with text. This title focuses on herbs.
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Gifted English writer and herb-garden designer Bremness (Complete Book of Herbs) here produces a work of some interest, but little use. In an attempt to fit more than 700 herbs from all over the world into one glossy little book, no aspect of plant knowledge is more than merely touched upon. Although the photographs are numerous and crystal-clear, this is not a dependable field guide for plant identification, nor does it tell us what we can do with the herbs, in spite of many references to what they have been used for in various parts of the world. Editorial consultant Holly Shimizu's introduction makes wonderful reading, covering plant anatomy and much else. While the main entries include clear illustrations of what the entire plant looks like-a feature lacking in some other herb books-we don't learn whether the herb in question can be coaxed to grow for us. Beautiful it is, but the book isn't useful enough.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
YA-Seven hundred species of herbs are presented through full-color photographs and artwork. Each section- trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, annuals and biennials, vines, and fungi and non-seed bearing plants-is arranged alphabetically. Each entry identifies botanical and common species name and provides a physical description, uses, related forms and varieties, key identifying features, natural habitat, and detailed pictures. This is a handbook for knowledgeable herbalists as well as for beginners. The latter should be cautioned since the notations concerning toxic or poisonous plants and dangerous dosages are buried in the text. An excellent guide when coupled with competent instruction.
Mary T. Gerrity, Queen Anne School Library, Upper Marlboro, MD
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Mary T. Gerrity, Queen Anne School Library, Upper Marlboro, MD
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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this book along with "edible wild plants:a north american field guide" by thomas elias and "a field guide to medicinal plants and herbs: of eastern and central north america" by james a. duke will provide all the information necessary for positive identification. cross referencing the various photos and other information leaves no doubt.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is one of the very best field guides to medicinal herbs. A must have for serious herbalists of all levels. The photos are absolutely spectacular! The one flaw: the book is not easy to use as an identifier unless you are pretty sure of what the plants name is already, because the book is organized by name mainly. But, if you know the name of the plant you are looking for then there is no better book. Email the publisher telling them to reorganize this book so that it is more versatile as a field guide. The planet needs this book. I'm serious, it's that good.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am very interested in medicinal herbs, and I wanted to know more about them. I know from experience that DK and Eyewitness handbooks are wonderful, so I checked this book out from the library, and it was so good that I ended up buying it.
The pictures are very clear, and aren't too small, as with some guide books. The text is detailed enough to tell you how to use the plant, but concise enough not to limit the number of plant species included. If you want to know more about herbs, whether for cooking or medicine, this book is essential!
The pictures are very clear, and aren't too small, as with some guide books. The text is detailed enough to tell you how to use the plant, but concise enough not to limit the number of plant species included. If you want to know more about herbs, whether for cooking or medicine, this book is essential!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I'm an avid reader oh herbal lore and gardening.This is the most informative book I've yet seen. This book has color photos and detailed descriptions for over 700 herbs. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in herbs.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Leah Foley
Format:Turtleback
This is a wonderfully compact but complete, easy to use reference book. I bought one for my bookshelf and one to carry in the car for roadside identification of herbs. The color pictures are clear with all the pertinent details to make an accurate identification. Well worth the investment!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Gary Tittle
Format:Paperback
Do not hestitate to buy this book. This is a great treatment of more than 700 herbs from around the world. The indexing and helps are excellent and the picture/plates are also the best.
DK Publishing has another superb title with this one and this establishes their guidebooks as A-1 in my book always.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Dixie
Format:Turtleback
I bought the Smithsonian Handbook of Herbs because of it's exceptional picture helps to identify herbs. I have used the Peterson's Field Guide which has better written information and more herbs, but pictures are small and only in one stage of the herbs cycle. The Smithsonian Handbook for the most part shows the Herb from flowering to the seed stage, leaf formation and the whole plant, flower - fruit - seeds etc. In summary a very good visual help.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Christina
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I bought this book because I'm interested in herbal medicine. This book is great - it covers ALL kinds of things, not just herbs. While it doesn't go into detail regarding all the medical uses or how to prepare herbs, it's a great field guide to help you distinguish the herbs and plants you want to pick and use. It has full color photos!
This is a great resource if you need to identify plants, but if you're looking for how to use herbs, I suggest The Herbal-Medicine Makers Handbook by James Green.
This is a great resource if you need to identify plants, but if you're looking for how to use herbs, I suggest The Herbal-Medicine Makers Handbook by James Green.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best choice on the market!!!
This book is one of the best books on herbs that I have found to date, considering I have references ranging from the seventeenth century to modern day, I believe I have the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Shepherd
5.0 out of 5 stars
very helpful
Very useful book. Lots of information and figures to learn from. Will be very helpful in growing your own herb garden.
Published 1 month ago by Brooks
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice illustrations
This is not what I was looking for. It has nice illustrations but I found it was not the reference I was looking for. Recommended by an instructor in a class I was taking.
Published 3 months ago by Linda L Sanderlin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great resource for those herb lovers!!
My husband (which I never thought he would) loved this book. This book got my husband into learning more about the benefits of herb healing and now wants to plant many trees in our... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dulcie Velasco
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Great pictures and useful information. I would recommend this book to any one who is interested. It also came in great condition.
Published 4 months ago by Firebird
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excited
My mom actually ordered this book because the one she had got destroyed. When you'r trying to find ways to naturally heel your body check out this book. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kandreia Scott
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Eyewitness Herbs Dorling Kinderly
I have been selling and growing herbs for over 20 years and find this book to be the most comprehensive book about herbs. It has everything from trees to fungi. Read more
Published 12 months ago by BABS
5.0 out of 5 stars
A real handy little thing.
I have been looking for a herb book for ages but there was nothing that I looked at that I was too happy with and some of the prices were absolutely ridiculous. Read more
Published on June 3, 2011 by Shortiiiiiiie
5.0 out of 5 stars
I LOVE THESE BOOKS!
i havent read a whole book since graduate school but have never stopped learning about things. we have the entire collection and i now devour them cover to cover. Read more
Published on May 17, 2011 by J. Fogle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Smithsonian Handbooks: Herbs
Great book to buy and use. Nicely color pictures of herbs that makes them really easy to identify in the wild. Read more
Published on August 25, 2010 by A. Grover
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