<p>The genus Arum consists of 25 species of tuberous plants. Many bulb and alpine enthusiasts grow a couple of species of Arum, usually the showy A. creticum and A. dioscoridis; and the widespread A. maculatum is well known. There are, however, many species which are practically unknown except to a few enthusiasts, and it is one of the aims of this book to bring these attractive and interesting species to the attention of a wider audience. Building on recent cultivation, pollen, cytology and chemistry research, this reference work should increase understanding of this genus.</p>

The Genus Arum (A Kew Magazine Monograph)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Boyce, Peter

Gardening & Landscape Design

Royal Botanic Gardens

The flora of the Indian subcontinent has stirred European curiosity and investigation for over two millennia. From pepper, a coveted commodity of the lucrative spice trade, to rhododendrons, orchids, and alpine flowers, cherished in innumerable British gardens and conservatories, Indian plants have long been highly prized in the West. This book surveys European perceptions of the diversity of the Indian flora, and examines its impact on European commerce and culture --including botany, horticulture, and floral art--from antiquity to modern times. An epilogue briefly surveys the development of botanical studies since the independence of India and Pakistan in 1947. This exceptional, richly illustrated volume will interest amateur and professional botanists, horticulturists, and students of Indian history and culture.

The European Discovery of the Indian Flora

Arts & Photography

Desmond, Ray

History & Criticism

The Palms of Madagascar

Beenje, H.

Proceedings of the International Compositae Conference, Kew, 1994

D.J.N. Hind

<p>Catalog includes the largest and most significant display of Flora Danica porcelain ever seen outside Denmark to date.</p>

FLORA DANICA, catalog from the exhibition at the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Danish Cultural Institute Edinburgh

Plant Names is a plain English guide to the use of plant names and the conventions for writing them as governed by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature and the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. It covers the naming of wild plants, plants modified by humans, why plant names change, their pronunciation and hints to help remember them. The final section provides a detailed guide to web sites and published resources useful to people using plant names. The book incorporates the latest information in the most recently published Botanical and Cultivated Plant Codes, both of which are technical scientific publications that are difficult to read for all but the most dedicated botanists and horticulturists. From botanists to publishers, professional horticulturists, nurserymen, hobby gardeners and anyone interested in plant names, this book is an invaluable guide to using the potentially confusing array of scientific, commercial and common names.

Plant names: A guide to botanical nomenclature (Ornamental plants)

Lumley, P. F

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.

Flowering Plant Families of the World

Vernon H. Heywood

Fathers of Botany: The discovery of Chinese plants by European missionaries

Kilpatrick, Jane

Plants have been used to treat disease throughout human history. Phytomedicines, Herbal Drugs, and Poisons offers a richly illustrated, scientific guide to medicinal and poisonous plants, including those used for their mind-altering effects. The book covers approximately 300 species, from Aloe vera and Ephedra sinica to Cannabis sativa and Coffea Arabica, detailing their botanical, geographical, pharmacological, and toxicological data as well as the chemical structures of the active compounds in each.

Phytomedicines, Herbal Drugs, and Poisons

Van Wyk, Ben-Erik

Orchids are beloved for their singular, instantly recognisable beauty. Jim Endersby offers a unique cultural history of this captivating family of plants, revealing their allure and wonder. Following the stories of orchids throughout history, Endersby divides our attraction to them into four key themes: science, empire, sex, and death. He explores how these have shaped orchids and how orchids, in return, have shaped our own investigations and associations. When it comes to empire, for instance, orchids are a prime example of the exotic riches sought by Europeans as they shaped their plans for colonisation. Endersby also reveals how Charles Darwin's theory of evolution became intimately entangled with the story of the orchid as he investigated their methods of cross-pollination. As Endersby shows, orchids, perhaps because of their extraordinarily diverse colours, shapes, and sizes have also bloomed repeatedly in films, novels, plays, and poems, from Shakespeare to science fiction, from hard-boiled thrillers to elaborate modernist novels. Featuring many stunning illustrations from the Kew archives, Orchid: A Cultural History tells, for the first time, the extraordinary story of orchids and our prolific interest in them. It is a tale sure to enchant not only gardeners and plant collectors, but anyone curious about the flower's obsessive hold on the imagination in history, cinema, literature, and more.

Orchid

Science & Math

Jim Endersby

Biological Sciences

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