Common Families of Flowering Plants

Michael Hickey, Clive King, S. M. Walters

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Cambridge University Pres
28 April 1997

Mathematics & Sciences; Botany & plant sciences

This book provides 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 among them. An introductory section provides basic botanical information essential for a proper consideration of the families themselves. For each family, information on its distribution, classification, general features and economic importance precedes a detailed description of a typical representative species that will be useful to botanists and botany students. Illustrated throughout with clear and accurate line diagrams and accompanied by an extensive glossary.

By: Michael Hickey, Clive King
Foreword by: S. M. Walters
Imprint: Cambridge University Pres
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 295mm, Width: 208mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 650g
ISBN: 9780521576093
ISBN 10: 0521576091
Publication Date: 28 April 1997
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Other merchandise
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Common Families of Flowering Plants

'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