The Plant-Book : a portable dictionary of the vascular plants by Mabberley, D.J - 1997

Cambridge University Press, 1997. Second edition. Tall octavo, pp xvi, 858, pictorial boards, very slight signs of wear but a very good copy. [The Plant-Book is widely accepted as an essential reference text for anyone researching, growing or writing about plants. In over 20,000 entries this comprehensive dictionary provides information on every family and genus of seed-bearing plants (including gymnosperms) plus ferns and other pteridophytes, combining taxonomic details with invaluable information on English names and uses. In this new edition each entry has been updated to take into consideration the most recent literature and over 2,500 new entries have been added, ensuring that The Plant-Book continues to rank among the most practical and authoritative botanical texts available.]. Second edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/Slightly Worn & Faded.