The Cambridge Illustrated Glossary of Botanical Terms

by Michael Hickey , Clive King

• ISBN13: 9780521794015
• ISBN10: 0521794013
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-04-09
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

This beautifully illustrated glossary constitutes an extraordinary collection of the specialist terms used in many botanical works. The book is arranged in two sections: the glossary, which provides clear definitions for over 2400 of the most commonly used botanical and horticultural terms, and illustrations, which can be cross-referenced to the glossary. The illustrations section comprises over 120 large format pages packed with accurate, well labelled line drawings that complement the definitions. The illustrations are grouped according to specific features, allowing quick comparisons of different forms. This outstanding reference will be welcomed by all readers grappling with botanical terms, whether student, professional, or hobbyist.

Table of Contents

Foreword and Acknowledgements	vii
Preface	viii
Notes to Readers	ix
Symbols and Prefixes	xi
Suffixes, Measurements, and Taxonomic Ranks	xii
Glossary	1	(46)
Illustrations	47	(2)
Roots, Storage Organs and Vegetative Reproduction	49	(14)
Seeds and Seedlings	63	(6)
Growth and Life Forms	69	(8)
General Features of Flowering Plants	77	(6)
Plant Features and Reponses	83	(6)
Leaf-like Structures and Other Vegetative Features	89	(10)
Leaves	99	(14)
Hairs and Scales	113	(6)
Floral Features	119	(22)
Flower Structure	141	(16)
Features of Certain Plant Families	157	(16)
Fruits	173	(14)
Conifers and Conifer Allies	187	(10)
Ferns and Fern Allies	197