Genera Palmarum: The Evolution and Classification of Palms

About this book

Palms are iconic in our culture representing everything from victory to vacation. And for nearly three decades Genera Palmarum has been the stand-out reference for anyone interested in this economically and horticulturally important plant family. Now this award-winning book has been completely updated and revised bringing it in line with new research and newly discovered genera. In this new edition genus treatments now include complete descriptions nomenclature and etymology as well as discussions of diversity distribution phylogeny morphology uses and ecology. All genera are fully illustrated with full-color photographs alongside analytic illustrations distribution maps and even electron micrographs of pollen. An updated introduction provides readers with essential background information via authoratative essays on the structure of palms their chemistry their history and much more. Fully revised for a new generation of researchers and gardening enthusiasts Genera Palmarum continues to be the gold-standard reference work on palms.