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Palms Throughout the World

Door David L. Jones

Categorie
Bomen & Bos
Boeknummer
#365059-KH1
Titel
Palms Throughout the World
Auteur
Jones, David L.
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
Washington, DC : Smithsonian Books
Jaar van uitgave
1995
ISBN10
1560986166
ISBN13
9781560986164
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original green boards, dust jacket, decorated endpapers, numerous illustrations in colour and b/w (including photographs), 4to.
Samenvatting
Presenting an up-to-date introduction to this complex group of plants, Palms Throughout the World describes 800 species in 123 genera and discusses the distribution, biology, propagation, cultivation, and economic importance of palms. The individual species descriptions are arranged in alphabetical order and include common synonyms and references to origin and distribution. Providing multiple species accounts for many genera, David L. Jones focuses on species that are commonly grown throughout the world, species that are collector's items and are mainly grown by enthusiasts, and species that are awaiting introduction to cultivation. From the familiar and impressive species of Johannesteijsmannia to the dwarf and small palmlets found in the genera of Pinanga and Licuala, Jones presents an a... (Lees verder)uthoritative and accessible reference for botanists, horticulturists, and palm enthusiasts. Palms Throughout the World is lavishly illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs and rare engravings.
Pagina's
410
Conditie
Goed — Slightly foxed on cut.
Prijs
€ 30,00

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