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Guide to Flowering Plant Families,Used
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Understanding the flowering plants of any region begins with the recognition of families. This remarkable volume, created to serve students, professionals, and other plant enthusiasts, covers 130 temperate to tropical families common in North America with detailed illustrations and modern referenced commentaries. Each family discussion includes a diagnosis and summary of characteristics, distribution data, important economic members, and pollination ecology. The book's most striking feature is Zomlefer's 158 original penandink plates depicting intricate dissections of 312 species.The content of the family discussions is geared to readers who have completed one introductory biology course. For readers less familiar with botanical terminology, Zomlefer provides an illustrated glossary of 551 terms with more than 300 drawings. Other important tutorial features are twentytwo detailed charts that compare pertinent characteristics of certain related plant groups and a general chart that summarizes the salient features of the families covered in the text. Both amateurs and professionals will particularly enjoy the chapter on examining, dissecting, and sketching live material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Guide to Flowering Plant Families'? A: The book focuses on understanding flowering plants by recognizing their families, covering 130 temperate to tropical families common in North America.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Guide to Flowering Plant Families'? A: The author is Wendy B. Zomlefer.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 448 pages.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features 158 original pen-and-ink plates depicting intricate dissections of 312 species.
- Q: Is there a glossary included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes an illustrated glossary of 551 botanical terms with more than 300 drawings.
- Q: What level of knowledge is required to understand the content? A: The content is geared toward readers who have completed one introductory biology course.
- Q: What additional resources does the book provide for understanding plant families? A: The book includes twenty-two detailed charts comparing characteristics of related plant groups and a general chart summarizing the salient features of the families covered.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on January 27, 1995.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book suitable for both amateurs and professionals? A: Yes, the book is designed to be enjoyable and informative for both amateurs and professionals interested in botany.