Flowering Plants: Asteraceae, Part 3
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (541 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0809336057 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The overall range for each species is given from the northeastern to the northwestern extremities, south to the southwestern limit, then eastward to the southeastern limit. Synonyms that have been applied to species and lesser taxa in Illinois are given under each species. The book details the most important features of the species and includes common, locally used names. In addition, Mohlenbrock has identified the overall range for each species in Illinois, compiled from various sources, including examinations of herbarium material and Mohlenbrock’s own field studies. In this volume, Mohlenbrock identifies 128 species in 49 genera with 11 hybrids and 57 lesser taxa. As important to amateurs interested in wildflower identification as to professional botanists and land planners, this last volume of Mohlenbrock’s Asteraceae is an essential
This book will prove a useful guide for amateurs and professionals alike.”—Peter H. “The sunflower or daisy family includes many of Illinois’ most beloved and recognized wildflowers, and so it is a pleasure to see them treated by Bob Mohlenbrock with such care and precision. Wunderlin, coauthor of Flora of Florida, volumes I, II, III, and IV . Raven, coauthor of Environment, ninth edition “Flowering Plants: Asteraceae, Part 3 provides students and amateur and professional botanists with a concise and up-to-date understanding of this important