ABSTRACT

In the Comprehensive List the following symbols are used:

N = nutrient values listed in Chapter 6

E = ethnic use described in Chapter 4

T = toxin reported in the plant food

(T) = toxin reported in a look-alike species (not closely related) or in a part of the plant not listed as edible; or toxin at relatively low levels

I = an introduced species

R = rare or endangered plant, or highly vulnerable to overharvesting