Plant Sciences
Flora of the Guianas: Supplementary Series Fascicle 3
Flora de las Guayanas: Supplementary series Fascicle 3. Complete account of the vegetal species collected by the Schomburgks during their expeditions in the years 1830 and 1840, preceded by interesting biographical notes and stories of th
Flora of the Guianas: Bryophytes - Fascicle 1 - Musci III Series C: Bryophytes Fascicle 10
A critical, illustrated Flora of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana, designed to treat phanerogams as well as cryptogams of the area.Treats the families Leucomiaceae; Thuidiaceae; Sematophyllaceae; Hypnaceae.
Gentianaceae:
Each issue deals with a family or group of related families, providing fundamental and applied information, covering, where appropriate, wood anatomy, chemical analysis, economic uses, vernacular names and data on threatened species. A critical, illust
Flora of the Guianas. Series A: Phanerogams Fascicle 29: 127 Sapindaceae
Flora of the Guianas: Serie A: Fascicle of Phanerogams 29. Flora criticism, illustrated Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana, designed to treat faringoamigas and Cryptogams in the area. Each issue deals with a family or group of rela
Phanerogams Fascicle: No. 28
Fascicle 28. Each issue deals with a family or group of related families, providing fundamental and applied information, covering, where appropriate, wood anatomy, chemical analysis, economic uses, vernacular names and data on threatened species. A cri
Flora of Somalia: v. 4: Angiospermae
With 4 colour plates and 171 line drawings. A number of species additional to Volume 1 are included in an appendix.
Flora of Somalia: v. 2: Angiospermae
It contains 195 fine line drawings and 24 colour photographs, making this a very practical flora for use in the field. As with the first volume, this volume is extensively illustrated.
Flora of Somalia: v. 1: Pteridophyta; Gymnospermae; Angiospermae
The "Flora of Somalia", published in four volumes, is the first comprehensive report of all vascular plants known to occur in the region and is a cornerstone for all research related to plants in the country. The Somali flora is very rich
Blepharis
The species Blepharis forms a vital part of tropical and South African flora, with many species being economically important forage plants, in spite of their spiny habit. This monograph describes all 126 recognized species, illustrates 59 of the
Richard Spruce: Botanist and Explorer
This book explores the extraordinary contribution of Richard Spruce to Amazonian botany. His work remains of great importance to today's botanists who study the plants of the Amazon. It explored South America for 15 years, from Pará in Brazil t
John Lightfoot - His Work and Travels: With a Biographical Introduction and a Catalogue of the Lightfoot Herbarium
Your Work and Travel: With a Biographical Introduction and a Lightfoot Herbarium Catalog. The book is enhanced by a fine biographical introduction, and a meticulous catalog of the Herbarium Lightfoot, held at the Royal Botan
The Illustrated Rhododendron
The Illustrated Rhododendron is a compulsive read for rhododendron enthusiasts and offers a true feast of paintings by some of the best botanical artists. In a celebration of these wonderful shrubs, Pat Halliday presents the classificatio
Sir Joseph Banks: A Global Perspective
Fourteen papers drawing together the many threads of Joseph Banks's wide ranging interests and the worldwide influence he had on the development of science, technology, horticulture, agriculture, trade and politics.
Pocket Guide to Rhododendron Species - Based on the Descriptions of H.H. Davidian
Royal Botanic Gardens. A perfect companion whether you are touring a botanical garden or trekking in the remote Himalayas.
Phytomedicines, Herbal Drugs, and Poisons
With 350 full color photographs of plants and some of their products, Phytomedicine, Herbal Drugs and Poisons will be an invaluable reference not only for those in the health field but also for those who grow their own herbal medicinal gardens like any
The Art of Plant Evolution
The art of plant evolution shows Sherwood's extensive collection of plant paintings and is now being shown in rotation at Shirley Sherwood's new gallery of botanical art at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The text situates the observations of
Overleaf: An Illustrated Guide to Leaves
Overleaf is a charming and stimulating book dedicated to foliage. Richard Ogilvy's reflective text reflects the marvelous complexity of the details of our forests and forests. Susan Ogilvy's delicate and delicious paintings are a study of the mo
Flora of the Cayman Islands: Second Edition
This Full Color Flora of the Cayman Islands by George R. Our companion book, Threatened Plants of the Cayman Islands: The Red List graphically depicts the danger of urban development, tourism and industrialization in this exquisite flo
Genero Inga en el Peru: Morfologia, Distribucion y Usos
There is an account of the ecology and vegetation of Peru and a chapter on utilization, selection of species, collection and storage of seeds, propagation and management. This book describes the 91 known Peruvian species of Inga. Also included i
Plants of Pehr Forsskal's "Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica"
Annotated catalogue of the plants collected on the Royal Danish Expedition to Egypt and the Yemen 1761-1763, presented with introductory text by I.
Ophrys: The Bee Orchids of Europe
The genus Ophrys is one of the most diverse and biologically fascinating plant groups found in Europe, particularly the Mediterranean. The classification is based on a broad species concept, offering an alternative to the finely divided classifi
Flora of Radnorshire
The first comprehensive explanation of the distribution and habitat requirements of Radnorshire plants. More than 800 distribution maps are included, helping to build a detailed picture of plant communities. Written simply and clearly, it shows
Crotalaria in Africa and Madagascar
Rattlesnake pods, or klapper bossie genus Crotalaria genus are common throughout the tropics, but reach their greatest profusion in eastern and southern tropical Africa. In all, 500 species are recognized in Africa and Madagascar,
Chorology, Taxonomy and Ecology of the Floras of Africa and Madagascar: Proceedings of the Frank White Memorial Symposium 1996
Two papers are on Frank White's life and work, and a further 15 on aspects of plant and animal geography, taxonomy and ecology in Africa. The collected papers presented at the Frank White Memorial Symposium held at Oxford in 1996.
Mahogany
Mahogany is a detailed guide identifying the various woods of trade known as "mahogany", and aims to differentiate between these and the true Swietenia mahogany. The three species of Swietenia are listed in CITES and are difficult
Flora of Iraq - Monocotyledones
Includes the important families Liliaceae and Orchidaceae.
Flora of Iraq: Cornaceae-Resedaceae v. 4
Part of the standard modern reference flora for Iraq.
Phanerogams Fascicle: Pt. 27
Alismataceae. Descriptions and illustrations of species in the following families.
Flora of the Guianas: Series A: Phanerogams Fascicle 26
Flora of the Guianas: Series A: Phanerogams Fascicle 26.
Flora of the Guianas. Series A: Phanerogams Fascicle 24
Series A: Phanerogams Fascicle 24. Treatments provide fundamental and applied information, covering, where possible, the anatomy of wood, chemical analyzes, economic uses, vernacular names and data on threatened species. The publication t
Flora of the Guianas. Series A: Phanerogams Fascicle 23
Series A: Phanerogams Fascicle 23. Each issue deals with a family or group of related families, providing fundamental and applied information, covering, where appropriate, wood anatomy, chemical analysis, economic uses, vernacular names a
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