Illustrated Plant Glossary

(Paperback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

The Illustrated Plant Glossary is a comprehensive glossary of over 4000 terms related to plant sciences, featuring many superb colour illustrations to aid understanding. The topics covered in this glossary include anatomy, angiosperms, bryophytes, chemistry, cytology, family specific terms, ferns and fern allies, flowers, fruit, genetics, gymnosperms, habit and growth, habitat and ecology, indumentum, inflorescence, leaves, reproduction, roots, seeds, systematics and more. The Illustrated Plant Glossary is a must-have reference for plant scientists, plant science teachers and students, libraries, horticulturalists, ecologists, gardeners and naturalists.

Reviews

"The authors expertise as a scientific illustrator, clear writing style and approach to the text enabled her to simplify this complex scientific subject, making it easier for plant enthusiasts to comprehend and enjoy in one valuable reference." * Gardening Australia *
"It must be stressed that this is a book that every person who has an even slight interest in increasing their knowledge about plants should contemplate adding to their library." -- Rodger Elliot * Naturelink, Summer Volume *

Author Bio

Enid Mayfield is an Honorary Associate of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Victoria, Australia. She has contributed to the Flora of Australia project and many other publications, including her own two-volume Flora of the Otway Plain and Ranges. Enid is notable for her skill in researching complex scientific topics and then writing and illustrating them to be accessible to a wider audience.