Anatomy of the Dicotyledons |
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| Author:
| Metcalfe, C. R. |
| As told to:
| Faggetter, Christina
Howard, Richard A.
Richter, Hans Georg |
| Illustrator:
| Wilkinson, Hazel P. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-854593-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1987 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $150.00 |
Book Description:
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This volume is part of a series describing the comparative structure of the leaf, stem, and wood for the classification and interpretation of the ecological significance of the families of dicotyledons. It covers twenty closely related families of special interest due to their alleged primitive status in the plant family hierarchy. The second edition is completely rewritten to incorporate original observations and information recently made available, as well as a wealth of freshly...
More DescriptionThis volume is part of a series describing the comparative structure of the leaf, stem, and wood for the classification and interpretation of the ecological significance of the families of dicotyledons. It covers twenty closely related families of special interest due to their alleged primitive status in the plant family hierarchy. The second edition is completely rewritten to incorporate original observations and information recently made available, as well as a wealth of freshly prepared photographs and a comprehensive bibliography.