Scanning electron microscopy: Systematic and evolutionary applications; proceedings of an international symposium held at the Dept. of Botany, ... (Systematics Association. Special volume)

Science & Math

Vernon H. Heywood

Experiments, Instruments & Measurement

Academic Press

Flowering Plants of the World

<p>The flowering plants, or angiosperms, are the dominant group of plants on Earth today. Comprising more than 250,000 species, they are our main sources of food crops, timber, fibers, vegetable oils, gums, herbs, spices, flavorings, drugs, stimulants, and narcotics. They also adorn our parks, gardens, streets, and other public places as trees, shrubs, and flowers. Flowering Plants of the World is an essential reference on angiosperms. Taxonomically arranged and generously illustrated, it includes entries on more than 300 families of plants, from Acanthaceae to Zygophyllaceae. The entry on each family of plants consists of a concise and readable account of the distribution, diagnostic features, classification, and economic uses of its members. Each entry also includes a quick-reference panel giving the number of genera and species as well as details of their general distribution and economic uses. For extra clarity, geographic distribution is shown on an accompanying map. Over 200 families of flowering plants are illustrated by specially commissioned full-color plates, notable for their beauty - as well as their scientific accuracy. Written by members of a panel of internationally recognized authorities in the field under the guidance of V. H. Heywood, and now with some updates, the main text entries are supplemented by an extensive glossary and a helpful introduction to the forms, structure, ecology, uses and classification of flowering plants. A comprehensive index includes plant names in both botanical Latin and common English forms. Flowering Plants of the World will appeal to plant lovers of all varieties, from professional botanist to amateur gardener. Providing a wealth of information, it is at once useful to the specialist and fascinating to the general reader.</p>

Reference

Batsford Ltd.

The definitive reference on flowering plants, thoroughly revised.    The widely acclaimed Flowering Plants of the World, the original edition of this book, has never been surpassed in its depth and scope. Written by a team of internationally recognized authorities, this thoroughly updated edition provides the latest information and solidifies the book's position as the definitive guide on the subject.    At the core of the book are the comprehensive entries on 504 flowering plant families. Each entry describes distribution, anatomy, habitat, classification and commercial uses. The enormous wealth of newly available taxonomic information, found throughout the pages of Flowering Plant Families of the World, will interest every botanist.    Along with hundreds of beautiful, meticulously detailed artworks, the book features:  A             complete introductory section about flowering plants  Distribution maps and quick-reference panels  An extensive illustrated glossary of specialist terms  A comprehensive index with plant names in Latin and English.    The book's specially commissioned botanical illustrations by professional artists are remarkable for both their beauty and their scientific accuracy.    This definitive book, now completely updated, will remain a key reference for gardeners, botanists and plant professionals worldwide.

Flowering Plant Families of the World

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

Royal Botanic Gardens

International directory of botanical gardens

Koeltz Scientific

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