John Andrew Morrow received his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. He has worked at numerous colleges and universities in Canada and the United States. He has authored a large number of works, primarily in Hispanic, Native, and Islamic Studies.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Note on Arabic Transliteration

Introduction

The Encyclopedia

Acacia

Aloe

Aloeswood

Anabasis

Apples

Banana

Barley

Basil

Beans

Beet

Ben

Black Seed

Bottle Gourd

Camphor

Caper

Caraway

Carob

Carrot

Cedar

Celery

Chickpea

Christ's Thorn

Chrysanthemum

Citron

Clove

Colocynth

Coriander

Costus

Cucumber

Cumin

Cyclamen

Date

Dill

Eggplant

Endive

Fennel/

Fenugreek

Fig

Fleawort

Frankincense

Garden Cress

Garlic

Ginger

Grape

Gum Arabic

Harmal (Syrian Rue)

Henna

Indigo

Jasmine

Leek

Lemon Balm

Lemongrass

Lentils

Lettuce

Lovage

Marjoram

Marshmallow

Melons

Millet

Miswak

Mustard

Myrobalan

Myrrh

Myrtle

Narcissus

Nuts (Almonds, Walnuts)

Olive

Onion

Orange

Palm Tree

Pear

Plums

Pomegranate

Pseudo-Saffron

Purslane

Quince

Radish

Raisin

Rice

Rose

Rue

Saffron

Senna

Sesame

Sneezewort

Spurge

Sumac

Sweet Flag

Tamarisk

Terebinth

Thyme

Truf¿es

Turnip

Violet

Watercress

Wheat

Wormwood

Glossary of Technical Terms

Bibliography

Index