This book is concerned with growing essential oil plants profitably to obtain an aromatic derivative. Each chapter covers a different family. A brief history of the use and economic development is given, and cultivation, harvesting and distilling described. Results of current re…
"Eastern African rain forests are remarkable in their high level of endemism. Miocene uplift of the central African plateau separated these montane and coastal forests from the main Guineo-Congolian forest of west and central Africa. Since then, stable Indian Ocean temperatures …
Flora of North America north of Mexico
Flora of North America: north of Mexico
FNA presents for the first time, in one published reference source, information on the names, taxonomic relationships, continent-wide distributions, and morphological characteristics of all plants native and naturalized found in North America north of Mexico.
Diapensiaceae to Myoporaceae
by Tutin, T. G., Heywood, V. H., Burges, N. A., Ball, P. W., Chater, A. O., DeFilipps, R. A.
Flora Europaea
by Tutin, Thomas Gaskell, Ferguson, I.K., (Ian Keith), Ball, P.W, Chater, A.O
"Understanding the flowering plants of any region begins with the recognition of families. This remarkable volume, created to serve students, professionals, and other plant enthusiasts, covers 130 temperate to tropical families common in North America with detailed illustrations…