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The Kew Plant Glossary: An Illustrated Dictionary Of Plant Terms Second Edition
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If Asked To Describe A Plant, Many Of Us Would Have To Resort To Basic Descriptors Such As Vague Shapes Or Simple Colors. But For Those Who Work And Write In The Plant World, There Are Thousands Of Terms Available For Crafting The Perfect Characterization. A Pears Shape Can Be Called Pyriform, While Lemons Form Is Prolate. A Petal Might Range From Caesious (Pale Bluegrey Or Green) To Ceraceous (Pale Cream) To Cinerous (Ash Grey). And The Autumnal Spread Of Fallen Leaves Is Called, Elegantly, Leaf Litter.The Kew Plant Glossary Is A Comprehensive Guide To The Myriad Of Terms Used In The Identification And Conservation Of Plants. This New Edition Adds More Than Four Hundred New Entries, Including A Vegetationtype Section, Bringing The Total To 4,905 Botanical Terms And Seven Hundred Illustrations. The Terms Are Clearly Explained, Many With Basic Line Drawings To Further Clarify A Description. Henk Beentje Consulted A Host Of Botanical Works As Well As Colleagues Working In The Field To Create A Glossary That Is Clear, Easy To Use, And Free Of Confusion. He Notes Terms That Are Easily Mixed Up With Others And Points Out Phrases That Are Considered Outside Common Usage.This Is An Essential Companion For Anyone Who Finds Themselves Searching For The Right Word When Writing About Plants, Who Needs To Clearly Identify The Pieces Of Their Work, Or Who Just Wants To Talk More Authoritatively About The Plants They Love.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Kew Plant Glossary' about? A: 'The Kew Plant Glossary' is an illustrated dictionary that comprehensively covers thousands of botanical terms used for plant identification and conservation. It includes over 4,900 terms and 700 illustrations, making it a valuable resource for anyone in the plant world.
- Q: Who is the author of this glossary? A: The glossary is authored by Henk Beentje, who consulted various botanical works and colleagues to ensure clarity and accuracy in the definitions.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 192 pages, providing extensive information on plant terminology.
- Q: What edition of the Kew Plant Glossary is this? A: This is the second edition of 'The Kew Plant Glossary,' which includes more than 400 new entries compared to the previous edition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in botany? A: Yes, 'The Kew Plant Glossary' is designed to be user-friendly, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced individuals in botany.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in paperback, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This second edition of 'The Kew Plant Glossary' was published on November 15, 2016.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the glossary? A: Yes, the glossary features 700 illustrations that help clarify the terms and enhance understanding of plant descriptions.
- Q: Can this book help with writing about plants? A: Absolutely, it serves as an essential companion for anyone who wants to accurately describe plants or write about them authoritatively.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring it is in perfect shape for readers.