Palms Throughout the World: Palms Throughout the World

David L Jones, DL Jones, John Dransfield,

ISBN 10: 1560986166 / ISBN 13: 9781560986164

Verlag: Smithsonian Books July 1995, 1995

Beschreibung

Presenting an up-to-date introduction to this complex group of plants, 'Palms Throughout the World' describes 800 species in 123 genera and discusses the distribution, biology, propagation, cultivation, and economic importance of palms. The individual species descriptions are arranged in alphabetical order and include common synonyms and references to origin and distribution. Providing multiple species accounts for many genera, David L. Jones focuses on species that are commonly grown throughout the world, species that are collector's items and are mainly grown by enthusiasts, and species that are awaiting introduction to cultivation. From the familiar and impressive species of 'Johannesteijsmannia' to the dwarf and small palmlets found in the genera of 'Pinanga' and 'Licuala,' Jones presents an authoritative and accessible reference for botanists, horticulturists, and palm enthusiasts. 'Palms Throughout the World' is lavishly illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs and rare engravings. Out of print. Book has minor shelf wear. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 44111

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Titel: Palms Throughout the World: Palms Throughout...

Verlag: Smithsonian Books July 1995

Erscheinungsdatum: 1995

Einband: Hardcover

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"Its descriptions of 800 species in 123 genera include cultivation and propagation information as well as descriptions, and its 350 color photographs are conveniently located next to the species they illustrate."--Library Journal