The Cambridge Illustrated Glossary of Botanical Terms
- Authors:
- Michael Hickey
- Clive King
- Date Published: November 2000
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521794015
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This beautifully illustrated glossary comprises over 2400 terms commonly used to describe vascular plants. The majority are structural terms referring to parts of plants visible with the naked eye or with a x10 hand lens, but some elementary microscopical and physiological terms are also included, as appropriate. Each term is defined accurately and concisely, and whenever possible, cross referenced to clearly labelled line drawings made mainly from living material. The illustrations are presented together in a section comprising 127 large format pages, within which they are grouped according to specific features, such as leaf shape or flower structure, so allowing comparison of different forms at a glance. The illustrations therefore provide a unique compilation of information that can be referred to independently of the definitions. This makes the glossary a particularly versatile reference work for all those needing a guide to botanical terminology and plant structure.
Read more- 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
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' This illustrated glossary will be welcomed by those who still enjoy the challenges of identifying and naming vascular plants. It is an excellent guide to botanical terminology and the diagrams are good examples of how illustrations could be produced by authors and by students. The producers of this book have performed a useful service and are to be congratulated for providing a book that is needed.' Biologist
See more reviews' … an admirable piece of work, and one that will prove very useful to many people. Recommended!' Royal Botanic Gardens
'It is an excellent guide to botanical terminology and the diagrams are good examples of how illustrations could be produced by authors and by students. The producers of this book have performed a useful service and are to be congratulated for providing a book that is needed.' Biologist
'A useful adjunct to a general botanical library …'. Mycotaxon
'… a very helpful reference.' American Society & Botanical Artists Newsletter
' … an excellent book, to be strongly recommended to everyone with a need to describe plants accurately or to de-mystify technical descriptions.' Journal of Field Studies
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- Date Published: November 2000
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521794015
- length: 222 pages
- dimensions: 295 x 208 x 13 mm
- weight: 0.59kg
- contains: 146 b/w illus.
- availability: 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.
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