Handbook of North European Garden Plants: With Keys to Families and Genera

Description

This book provides a means for the accurate identification of over 190 families and 2220 genera of flowering plants cultivated out-of-doors in gardens in north-west Europe and in other geographical regions with a similar climate, including parts of North America. The text is an abridged version of The European Garden Flora, published in six volumes, and constitutes a handy single volume digest that considers familes and genera, but not species. A key to all the families is provided and, for each of the families, a key to the genera within it. Scientifically rigorous descriptions of families and genera follow, including information on the number of constituent genera or species, and details of geographical distribution. Illustrations of genera from most of the major families are included to aid accurate identification.

James Cullen is Director of Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust. He has a wealth of horticultural experience, having spent 17 years as Deputy Regius Keeper at the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, UK and 24 years as chief editor of The European Garden Flora.

'... an excellent volume to keep within easy reach ...'. Susyn Andrews, The Horticulturist 'This is a functional book ... There is an abundance of information providing users with a convenient means of accurate recognition.' Paul Wymer, Biologist ' ... an excellent book of its kind and will surely be snapped up by devotees.' Journal of Field Studies