Plant identification terminology : an illustrated glossary / James G. Harris, Melinda Woolf Harris.

By:

Harris, James G, 1954-

Contributor(s):

Harris, Melinda Woolf, 1953-

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Copyright date: Spring Lake, Utah : Spring Lake Pub., 2001Edition: Second editionDescription: x, 206 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmISBN:

0964022176 (cloth : alk. paper)
0964022168 (paperback : alk. paper)
9780964022164

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

580.3

LOC classification:

QK9 .H37 2001

Partial contents:

Part one: Illustrated glossary -- Part two: Terminology by category -- Roots -- Stems -- Leaves -- Surfaces -- Inflorescences -- Flowers -- Fruits.

Abstract: Plant taxonomy employs an extensive and complex terminology. Professional botanist often need several years in the fields to master this terminology, and it presents a daunting obstacle to the student of taxonomy. The meaning of most botanical terms, howeve, is immediately apparent when an illustration is available. That is the purpose of this volume. Plant Identification Terminology provides over niniteen hundred clear illustrations of terms used in plant identification keys and descriptions. It also includes definitions for more than twenty-seven hundred taxonomic terms.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
Colección general	Biblioteca Yachay Tech	580.3 H3144p 2001 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Ej. 1	Available	005483
Colección general	Biblioteca Yachay Tech	580.3 H3144p 2001 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Ej. 2	Available	005484
Colección general	Biblioteca Jardín Botánico	580.3 H3144p 2001 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Ej. 3	Available	005485

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Part one: Illustrated glossary -- Part two: Terminology by category -- Roots -- Stems -- Leaves -- Surfaces -- Inflorescences -- Flowers -- Fruits.

Plant taxonomy employs an extensive and complex terminology. Professional botanist often need several years in the fields to master this terminology, and it presents a daunting obstacle to the student of taxonomy. The meaning of most botanical terms, howeve, is immediately apparent when an illustration is available. That is the purpose of this volume. Plant Identification Terminology provides over niniteen hundred clear illustrations of terms used in plant identification keys and descriptions. It also includes definitions for more than twenty-seven hundred taxonomic terms.

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