It's a compact volume, but full of useful information, delightfully illustrated. Each plant or plant group has the Latin name for proper identification as well as the common or garden names, some well written paragraphs covering the plant itself, and some recipes to inspire us. I wasn't sure that I needed yet another book on unusual edibles, but I'm very glad I got this because it contains information that's new to me, and confirmed information that I have read elsewhere. Long term, this book will help to define what I plant in my next garden. (My current garden is small and stuffed.)