The Cambridge Illustrated Glossary of Botanical Terms
The Cambridge Illustrated Glossary of Botanical Terms
Clive King
$67.00
USDThis beautifully illustrated glossary constitutes an extraordinary collection of the specialist terms used in many botanical works. The book is arranged in two sections: the glossary, which provides clear definitions for over 2400 of the most commonly used botanical and horticultural terms, and illustrations, which can be cross-referenced to the glossary. The illustrations section comprises over 120 large format pages packed with accurate, well labelled line drawings that complement the definitions. The illustrations are grouped according to specific features, allowing quick comparisons of different forms. This outstanding reference will be welcomed by all readers grappling with botanical terms, whether student, professional, or hobbyist.
- Over 2400 of the most commonly used botanical and horticultural terms defined in clear and simple language, fully cross-referenced to accurate illustrations
- Over 120 beautifully illustrated large format pages, packed with clear, well labelled line drawings, complement the definitions and also provide a stand-alone section
- Suitable for anyone grappling with botanical terms, whether student, professional or hobbyist
Reviews & endorsements
"A great companion book for field botanists, botany professors, and anyone else interested in identifying vascular plants."-Northeatern Naturalist
"is complete, use, a valuable reference for both the amateur and professional seeking to understand the composition and working of plants."-Greenwich, CT Time Oct 2001
"The book will be a valuable reference for students of plants taxonomy, systematics or any botany courses...This book would be a versatile reference for both the novice student and the more advanced student."-Science Books & Films Dec 2001
"Naturalists, amateur botanists, students, and many others will find this excellent glossary most useful." Wildlife Activist
Product details
April 2001Paperback
9780521794015
222 pages
295 × 208 × 13 mm
0.59kg
146 b/w illus.
Available
Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- Notes to readers
- Symbols
- Prefixes (general)
- Prefixes (numerical)
- Suffixes
- Measurements
- Taxonomic ranks
- Part I. The Glossary
- Part II. The Illustrations: Roots, storage organs and vegetative reproduction
- Seeds and seedlings
- Growth and life forms
- General features of flowering plants
- Plant features and responses
- Leaf-like structures and other vegetative features
- Leaves
- Hairs and scales
- Floral features
- Flower structure
- Features of certain plant families
- Fruits
- Conifers and conifer allies
- Ferns and fern allies.
