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The identification of flowering plant families : including a key to those native and cultivated in north temperate regions / by Cullen, J.(James)(CARDINAL)330340; Davis, P. H.(Peter Hadland).Identification of flowering plant families.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-194) and index.
Subjects: Angiosperms; Flowers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Flowering plant families of the world / by Heywood, V. H.(Vernon Hilton),1927-2022.(CARDINAL)319033;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The flowering plants -- Reference works -- Classification -- Glossary -- Dicotyledons -- Monocotyledons." The definitive reference on flowering plants, thoroughly revised. The widely acclaimed Flowering Plants of the World, the original edition of this book, has never been surpassed in its depth and scope. Written by a team of internationally recognized authorities, this thoroughly updated edition provides the latest information and solidifies the book's position as the definitive guide on the subject. At the core of the book are the comprehensive entries on 504 flowering plant families. Each entry describes distribution, anatomy, habitat, classification and commercial uses. The enormous wealth of newly available taxonomic information, found throughout the pages of Flowering Plant Families of the World, will interest every botanist. Along with hundreds of beautiful, meticulously detailed artworks, the book features: A complete introductory section about flowering plants Distribution maps and quick-reference panels An extensive illustrated glossary of specialist terms A comprehensive index with plant names in Latin and English. The book's specially commissioned botanical illustrations by professional artists are remarkable for both their beauty and their scientific accuracy. This definitive book, now completely updated, will remain a key reference for gardeners, botanists and plant professionals worldwide."--Publisher's website.Survey of 506 flowering plant families, which describes distribution, diagnostic features, classification and commercial uses and a distribution map.
Subjects: Dictionaries.; Angiosperms; Flowers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Origin and early evolution of angiosperms / by Beck, Charles B.(CARDINAL)321570; International Congress of Systematic and Evolutionary Biology(1st :1973 :Boulder, Colo.);
Includes bibliographical references and index.Origin and early evolution of angiosperms: a perspective / Charles B. Beck -- Cretaceous paleobotanic problems/ N.F. Hughes -- Middle cretaceous floral provinces and early migrations of augiosperms / Gilbert J. Brenner -- Plate tectonics and its bearing on the geographical origin and dispersal of angiosperms / Rudolf M. Schuster -- Pollen and leaves from the mid-cretaceous potomac group and their bearing on early angiosperm evolution / James A. Doyle, Leo J. Hickey -- Neoteny and the origin of flowering plants / Armen Takhtajan -- Evolutionary significance of chromosomal differentiation patterns in gymnosperms and primitive angiosperms / F. Ehrendorfer -- Comparative pollen morphology and phylogeny of the ranalean complex / James W. Walker -- Seeds, seedlings, and the origin of angiosperms / G. Ledyard Stebbins -- Character correlations among angiosperms and the importance of fossil evidence in assessing their significance / Kenneth R. Sporne.
Subjects: Conference papers and proceedings.; Angiosperms, Fossil; Angiosperms; Angiosperms;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Seeing flowers : discover the hidden life of flowers / by Chace, Teri Dunn.; Llewellyn, Robert,1945-(CARDINAL)512617;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Amaryllis family/Amaryllidaceae -- Arum family/Araceae -- Barberry family/Berberidaceae -- Bellflower family/Campanulaceae -- Borage family/Boraginaceae -- Buttercup family/Ranunculaceae -- Carrot family/Apiaceae (or Umbelliferae) -- Spiderwort family/Commelinaceae -- Daisy family/Asteraceae (or Compositae) -- Dianthus family/Caryophyllaceae -- Euphorbia family/Euphorbiaceae -- Figwort family/Scrophulariaceae -- Geranium family/Geraniaceae -- Hydrangea family/Hydrangeaceae -- Iris family/Iridaceae -- Lily family/Liliaceae -- Mint family/Lamiaceae (or Labiatae) -- Morning glory family/Convolvulaceae -- Nightshade family/Solanaceae -- Orchid family/Orchidaceae -- Passionflower family/Passifloraceae -- Pea family/Fabaceae (or Leguminosae) -- Phlox family/Polemoniaceae -- Poppy family/Papaveraceae -- Primula family/Primulaceae -- Rose family/Rosaceae -- Rue family/Rutaceae -- Viola family/Violaceae.Seeing Flowers is a visual feast that gloriously highlights 343 popular garden flowers. Using a unique photo process that includes stitching together large macro photographs, Robert Llewellyn reveals details that few have ever seen: the amazing architecture of stamens and pistils; the subtle shadings on a petal; the secret recesses of nectar tubes. Teri Dunn Chace's lyrical and illuminating essays complement these images and offer insights on each flower, by exploring its distinguishing characteristics and sharing fascinating tidbits, tales, and lore. Together, Llewellyn and Chace give the reader a deeper appreciation of how and why flowers have become so deeply embedded in human culture. Whether you're a nature lover, a gardener, a photography buff, or someone who simply responds to the timeless beauty and variety of the floral world, Seeing Flowers will be a source of enduring delight.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Flowers; Angiosperms; Flowers; Angiosperms;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 9
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Opal phytoliths in Southeast Asian flora / by Kealhofer, Lisa.(CARDINAL)278753; Piperno, Dolores R.(CARDINAL)289575;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 38-39).
Subjects: Angiosperms; Angiosperms; Phytoliths; Phytoliths;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
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Guide to flowering plant families / by Zomlefer, Wendy B.(CARDINAL)316688;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Angiosperms; Angiosperms; Angiosperms; Botanical illustration; Botanical illustration; Botanical illustration.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Plant families / by Lerner, Carol.(CARDINAL)138312;
Provides simplified descriptions of twelve of the largest families of flowering plants in North America.
Subjects: Angiosperms; Angiosperms; Angiosperms; Angiosperms; Botany.; Botany; Plants; Plants;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 3
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The flowering plant division / by Stefoff, Rebecca,1951-;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 84-86) and index.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Plants; Angiosperms;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Sunflowers, magnolia trees & other flowering plants / by Parker, Steve,1952-(CARDINAL)183899; Parker, Steve,1952-Kingdom classifications.;
Did you know? -- Important dates -- Important people -- Want to know more?IG990LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Angiosperms; Flowers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Flowering plants / by Madgwick, Wendy,1946-(CARDINAL)773341;
Includes bibliographical references (page 44) and index.Surveys the world of flowering plants, discussing such aspects as plant growth, reproduction, pollination, flowers, seeds, fruits, lost habitats, and the extinction of plants.
Subjects: Plants; Angiosperms;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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