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The European Garden Flora is the definitive manual for the accurate
identification of cultivated ornamental flowering plants. Designed
to meet the highest scientific standards, the vocabulary has
nevertheless been kept as uncomplicated as possible so that the
work is fully accessible to the informed gardener as well as to the
professional botanist. This new edition has been thoroughly
reorganised and revised, bringing it into line with modern
taxonomic knowledge. Although European in name, the Flora covers
plants cultivated in most areas of the United States and Canada as
well as in non-tropical parts of Asia and Australasia. Volume 1
contains accounts of all the Monocotyledons, which includes those
groups known informally as the 'petaloid monocotyledons' (the
Liliaceae and Amaryllidaceae in the first edition, divided here
among 17 families), the grasses and sedges (Gramineae and
Cyperaceae), the aroids (Araceae) and the large and diverse
Orchidaceae.
The European Garden Flora is the definitive manual for the accurate
identification of cultivated ornamental flowering plants. Designed
to meet the highest scientific standards, the vocabulary has
nevertheless been kept as uncomplicated as possible so that the
work is fully accessible to the informed gardener as well as to the
professional botanist. This new edition has been thoroughly
reorganised and revised, bringing it into line with modern
taxonomic knowledge. Although European in name, the Flora covers
plants cultivated in most areas of the United States and Canada as
well as in non-tropical parts of Asia and Australasia. Volume 2
contains accounts of the first 71 families of Dicotyledons,
including the Aizoaceae and Cactaceae (large and important families
of succulents), as well as many tree families (Juglandaceae,
Betulaceae, Fagaceae, Ulmaceae) and popular herbaceous plants
(Ranunculaceae, Papaveraceae, Cruciferae).
The European Garden Flora is the definitive manual for the accurate
identification of cultivated ornamental flowering plants. Designed
to meet the highest scientific standards, the vocabulary has
nevertheless been kept as uncomplicated as possible so that the
work is fully accessible to the informed gardener as well as to the
professional botanist. This new edition has been thoroughly
reorganised and revised, bringing it into line with modern
taxonomic knowledge. Although European in name, the Flora covers
plants cultivated in most areas of the United States and Canada as
well as in non-tropical parts of Asia and Australasia. Volume 3
contains accounts of 47 families, including those formerly included
in the Leguminosae (Mimosaceae, Caesalpiniaceae, Fabaceae) as well
as the large and important Rosaceae. Also included are those
families formerly covered by the name Saxifragaceae (Saxifragaceae
in the strict sense, Penthoraceae, Grossulariaceae, Parnassiaceae,
Hydrangeaceae and Escalloniaceae).
The European Garden Flora is the definitive manual for the accurate
identification of cultivated ornamental flowering plants. Designed
to meet the highest scientific standards, the vocabulary has
nevertheless been kept as uncomplicated as possible so that the
work is fully accessible to the informed gardener as well as to the
professional botanist. This new edition has been thoroughly
reorganised and revised, bringing it into line with modern
taxonomic knowledge. Although European in name, the Flora covers
plants cultivated in most areas of the United States and Canada as
well as in non-tropical parts of Asia and Australasia. Volume 5
completes the series, and includes many important ornamental
families, such as Labiatae, Solanaceae, Scrophulariaceae,
Acanthaceae, Campanulaceae, and the largest family of Dicotyledons,
the Compositae.
This book provides a means for the accurate identification of over 190 families and 2220 genera of flowering plants cultivated out-of-doors in gardens in north-west Europe and in other geographical regions with a similar climate, including parts of North America. The text is an abridged version of The European Garden Flora, published in six volumes, and consitutes a handy single volume digest that considers families and genera, but not species. A key to all the families is provided and for each of the families, a key to the genera within it. Scientifically rigorous descriptions of families and genera follow, including information on the number of constituent genera or species, and details of geographical distribution. Illustrations of genera from most of the major families are included to aid accurate identification.
This book provides a means for the accurate identification of over
190 families and 2220 genera of flowering plants cultivated
out-of-doors in gardens in north-west Europe and in other
geographical regions with a similar climate, including parts of
North America. The text is an abridged version of The European
Garden Flora, published in six volumes, and constitutes a handy
single volume digest that considers familes and genera, but not
species. A key to all the families is provided and, for each of the
families, a key to the genera within it. Scientifically rigorous
descriptions of families and genera follow, including information
on the number of constituent genera or species, and details of
geographical distribution. Illustrations of genera from most of the
major families are included to aid accurate identification.
Practical Plant Identification is an essential guide to identifying
flowering plant families (wild or cultivated) in the northern
hemisphere. Details of plant structure and terminology accompany
practical keys to identify 318 families into which flowering plants
are currently divided. Specifically designed for practical use, the
keys can easily be worked backwards for checking identifications.
Containing descriptions of families and listings of the genera
within, it also includes a section on further identification to
generic and specific levels. A successor to the author's
bestselling The Identification of Flowering Plant Families, this
new guide is fully revised and updated, and retains the same
concise user-friendly approach. Cullen skillfully leads the reader
from restrictive disciplines of older taxonomy, into an era of
increasing numbers of plant families defined by DNA analysis. Aimed
primarily at students of botany and horticulture, this is a perfect
introduction to plant identification for anyone interested in plant
taxonomy.
The European Garden Flora is the definitive manual for the accurate
identification of cultivated ornamental flowering plants. Designed
to meet the highest scientific standards, the vocabulary has
nevertheless been kept as uncomplicated as possible so that the
work is fully accessible to the informed gardener as well as to the
professional botanist. This new edition has been thoroughly
reorganised and revised, bringing it into line with modern
taxonomic knowledge. Although European in name, the Flora covers
plants cultivated in most areas of the United States and Canada as
well as in non-tropical parts of Asia and Australasia. Volume 4
contains accounts of 82 families, mostly rather small, but
including the Primulaceae (with Primula as its largest genus) and
Ericaceae (with Rhododendron, the largest genus in the Flora).
For the enthusiastic amateur or experienced rhododendron grower,
this landmark reference provides the keys to the accurate
identification of the nearly 300 rhododendron species widely in
cultivation. An extensive introduction places the work in context
as it examines the history of "Rhododendron" classification and
gives a full survey of plant structures throughout the many
species. Species are listed in systematic order, so that similar
species occur close to each other in the text. These are fully
described, including complete citations of previous references and
notes on the occurrence of wild-origin specimens in cultivation.
Beautiful photographs include close-up shots of flower and leaf,
microscope images of leaf surfaces, and easy-to-use diagnostic
keys, making this the indisputable volume for plant identification.
A milestone in the identification of rhododendrons, this will
become an essential reference for botanists, nurserymen, and
enthusiasts.
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