ILLUSTRATED PLANT GLOSSARY Enid May eld

CSIRO Publishing

This comprehensive, alphabetically organised glossary covers more than 4000 terms across a broad range of plant science topics and fields through detailed colour illustrations of plants and plant structures, with key features highlighted to convey the meaning of botanical terms. The author’s expertise as a scientific illustrator, clear writing style and approach to the text enabled her to simplify this complex scientific subject, making it easier for plant enthusiasts to comprehend and enjoy in one valuable reference. Topics covered include anatomy, angiosperms, bryophytes, chemistry, cytology, family-specific terms, ferns and fern allies, flowers, fruit, genetics, gymnosperms, habit and growth, habitat and ecology, indumentum, inflorescence, leaves, reproduction, roots, seed, systematics and more.