Edible wild plants are being rediscovered today and are very much in vogue. This book conveys all relevant information about the use of the 1000 most important edible wild plants of Central Europe in a compact and handy form. The book includes: -plant names and families as well as information on protection and hazard, intolerance and toxicity. -Information on harvest time of the different parts of the plant with traditional processing recommendations of the author. -Information on quality of enjoyment and traditional use in the kitchen. -An overview of wild plants with dangerously toxic components. -An extensive register with all botanical names and known name synonyms. Brief explanations in short texts, symbol representations as well as colour and graphic highlights allow quick orientation and easy reference. The 300 outstanding edible species are additionally presented in first-class colour photos. A valuable pocket-sized reference book for people interested in plants.