The Cactaceae, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Descriptions and Illustrations of Plants of the Cactus Family - Couverture souple

Britton, N. L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333996845 ISBN 13 : 9781333996840

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Comprehensive reference with vivid cactus plates and precise species details

This authoritative collection provides descriptions and illustrations of cacti, organized to help readers identify and understand a wide range of Opuntia and related genera. The book combines plant descriptions with plate images, offering distribution notes and key features for each species. It is a valuable resource for scholars, collectors, and anyone interested in cacti.

Inside you’ll find detailed plant accounts, including growth forms, joints, spines, and flowers, with notes on type localities and geographic distribution. The illustrations enhance identification, showing flowering joints, growth habit, and distinctive plant parts.

• Clear, field-friendly descriptions of many Opuntia species and related genera


• Numerous plates and figures that align with the textual descriptions


• Notes on distribution, habitat, and taxonomic context


• Historical and bibliographic context for these cactus groups

Ideal for readers of botanical reference works and anyone cataloging or studying cacti in growth, cultivation, or field work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333996845
• ISBN 13: 9781333996840
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 327
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