Description
Book SynopsisProvides a basic introduction to twenty five commonly occurring families of flowering plants, chosen for their economic, ornamental and ecological importance. It is designed to enable students of botany and related disciplines to gain some knowledge of the general characteristics of each family and also the relationships between them. An introductory section provides basic botanical information which is often assumed to be known and which is essential for a proper consideration of the families themselves. These are described in the second section of the book. For each family, information on its distribution, classification, general features and economic importance precedes a detailed description of a typical representative species. For the larger or more varied families several representative species are included. The text is illustrated throughout with clear and accurate line diagrams and accompanied by an exhaustive glossary.
Trade Review'This excellent book is highly recommended for any serious students of botany, horticulture or related disciplines … superb, concise text and bold, accurate illustrations.' M. A. Ward, Field Studies
'… an excellent practical textbook … invaluable for the army of young field botanists and gardeners trying to identify plants … beautifully illustrated … with diagrams always facing the text … I believe this book will prove to be another 'success'.' Stephen L. Jury, The Horticulturalist
'… an excellent introductory section to the basics of botany.' David Tomlinson, New Scientist
'Most schools and colleges would value this book for reference as it contains much information not readily available elsewhere. Anyone interested in plants, even the enthusiastic amateur, would also find it helpful.' Jenny Avery, Journal of Biological Education
'… strongly recommended.' James H. Dickson, Common Families of Flowering Plants
'I am sure it will find its way onto the bookshelves of many botany students in the years to come.' M. Watson, Edinburgh Journal of Botany
Table of ContentsForeword by S. M. Walters; Systematic grouping of plants; Authorities; Signs and abbreviations; Floral formula; General botany; Part I. Plant Families: 1. Ranunculaceae; 2. Caryophyllaceae; 3. Malvaceae; 4. Salicaceae; 5. Cruciferae; 6. Ericaceae; 7. Primulaceae; 8. Rosaceae; 9. Leguminaceae; 10. Euphorbiaceae; 11. Geraniaceae; 12. Umbelliferae; 13. Solanaceae; 14. Boraginaceae; 15. Labiatae; 16. Scrophulariaceae; 17. Campanulaceae; 18. Caprifoliaceae; 19. Compositae; 20. Gramineae; 21. Araceae; 22. Liliaceae; 23. Amaryllidaceae; 24. Iridaceae; 25. Orchidaceae; Comparative tables; References; Glossary; Index to families and genera.
