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Cactiby Park S. Nobel
University of California Press 2002; US$ 15.95The Cactaceae family, with about sixteen hundred species, is cultivated worldwide for fruits, forage, fodder, and even as a vegetable. Cacti are recognized for their attractive flowers, special stem shapes, and ability to tolerate drought. Because of their efficient use of water and other adaptations, biological and agronomic interest in cacti has soared. more...
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Alliaceae (2003)by H.J. Beentje
Taylor & Francis 2003; US$ 21.95Acaulescent or short-stemmed biennial or perennial geophytes. Stem usually swollen to form a bulb or tuberous rhizome, rarely a corm, covered with the dry remains of sheathing leaf-bases. Leaves linear, filiform, lanceolate or rarely ovate, flat, terete or cylindrical and hollow, bases sheathing, veins parallel. Scape leafless, terete, flat or cylindrical and hollow. Inflorescence an umbel, subtended by (1?)2 (-several) membranous spathaceous-bracts; bracts enveloping young flower buds; pedicels sometimes further subtended by smaller membranous bracts. Flowers hermaphrodite, actinomorphic. Perianth tubular with 6 free lobes; corona present or absent. Stamens usually in 2 series of 3; anthers dehiscing by longitudinal slits. Ovary superior,... more...
Practical Plant Identificationby James Cullen
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 34.00Building on the success of Cullen's The Identification of Flowering Plant Families, this is an essential guide to identifying flowering plant families (wild or cultivated) in the northern hemisphere. Details of plant structure and terminology accompany practical keys to the identification of 318 of the flowering plant families. more...
Plant Biologyby Patricia J. Rand
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2001; US$ 12.99CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest subjects. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions. Whether you need a course supplement, help preparing for a physics exam, or a concise reference for biology, CliffsQuickReview Plant Biology can help. This guide provides a valuable introduction to the concepts of roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruit. In no time, you'll be ready to tackle other concepts in this book such as Cell division Energy and plant metabolism Plant evolution Fungi and viruses Biogeochemical cycles Plant geography CliffsQuickReview Plant Biology acts as a supplement to your other learning materials. Use this reference in... more...
Vetiveriaby Massimo Maffei
CRC Press 2002; US$ 109.95An in-depth look at the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, essential oil biogenesis and chemical composition of this most versatile of genera in plant species. more...
Neem: The Divine Tree Azadirachta indicaby Har Sharnjit S Puri
CRC Press 1999; US$ 94.95This comprehensive review on neem is an excellent collation of observations and research efforts by botanists, taxonomists and medical practitioners and will be of interest to everyone involved in medicinal and aromatic plants. more...
Caraway: The Genus Carumby va Nmeth
CRC Press 1999; US$ 94.95Collecting together all the existing information on the genus Carum , the broad scope of presentations illustrated with tables and figures offers excellent material for scientists, teachers and students interested in this genus. more...
Tea Tree: The Genus Melaleucaby Ian Southwell; Robert Lowe
CRC Press 1999; US$ 139.95An up-to-date review of this popular medicinal plant genus, this book will be of interest to all those concerned with the study and use of medicinal plants and provides a comprehensive and contemporary overview of the status of tea tree. more...
Sage: The Genus Salviaby Spiridon E. Kintzios
CRC Press 2000; US$ 139.95Written by leading experts in the field, this comprehensive volume on Slavia should be of interest to everyone involved in medicinal and aromatic plant applications and research. more...
Mistletoe: The Genus Viscumby A Bussing
CRC Press 2000; US$ 129.95This book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge in mistletoe use from well recognised researchers and is an invaluable reference source for anyone with interest in the applications of this plant. more...









