Flora of North America Volume 17: Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta: Flora of North America Volume 17 covers selected flowering-plant families from Tetrachondraceae to Orobanchaceae. Its 768 pages include identification keys, occurrence maps, and treatments of 952 species across 95 genera in nine families.
At a glance
- Treatments prepared by 53 authors cover 952 species in 95 genera across nine families.
- Includes descriptions of families, genera, species, and recognized infraspecies, with occurrence maps for species and infraspecies.
- Keys support identification of genera and species, including infraspecies within genera.
- More than 25% of the species are illustrated, according to the listing.
- Includes an introductory chapter on Lamiales phylogeny and classification, emphasizing Scrophulariaceae in the broad sense.
Reference price: $115.00
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines taxonomic descriptions, identification keys, maps, and illustrations in one substantial reference volume.
- Offers broad coverage of several large families, including Plantaginaceae and Orobanchaceae.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
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| Publication date | June 3, 2019 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 768 pages |
| Weight listed | 5.18 pounds |
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| Dimensions | 11 x 2 x 8.9 inches |
| ISBN-10 | 0190868511 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-0190868512 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Botanists, herbarium workers, and advanced students needing a taxonomic reference for the families treated in this volume.
- Readers building or consulting the Flora of North America North of Mexico series.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a general introduction to plants or a compact field guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What plant groups does Volume 17 cover?
The listing describes coverage from Tetrachondraceae to Orobanchaceae, including nine families and 952 species in 95 genera.
Does the volume include tools for identifying plants?
Yes. The listing says it includes keys for identifying genera and species, including infraspecies within genera.
Are illustrations and maps included?
The listing says occurrence maps are included for species and infraspecies, and more than 25% of species are illustrated.
Is this a field guide?
It is presented as a substantial taxonomic reference, with 768 pages and a listed weight of 5.18 pounds, rather than a compact field guide.
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