The Cambridge Illustrated Glossary of Botanical Terms [Paperback]

A particularly versatile reference work for all those needing a guide to botanical terminology and plant structure.This beautifully-illustrated glossary will be welcomed by all who grapple with the specialist terminology used in many botanical works. The book is arranged in two sections; the glossary, which provides clear definitions for over 500 botanical and horticultural terms, cross-referenced to the illustrations, which are presented in the second section. Occupying over120 large format pages, this section is packed with accurate drawings which complement the definitions. The illustrations are grouped according to specific features, such as leaf shape or flower structure, so allowing comparison of different forms at a glance.This beautifully-illustrated glossary will be welcomed by all who grapple with the specialist terminology used in many botanical works. The book is arranged in two sections; the glossary, which provides clear definitions for over 500 botanical and horticultural terms, cross-referenced to the illustrations, which are presented in the second section. Occupying over120 large format pages, this section is packed with accurate drawings which complement the definitions. The illustrations are grouped according to specific features, such as leaf shape or flower structure, so allowing comparison of different forms at a glance.This beautifully illustrated glossary constitutes an extraordinary collection of the specialist terms used in many botanical works. The book is arranged in two sections: the glossary, which provides clear definitions for over 2400 of the most commonly used botanical and horticultural terms, and illustrations, which can be cross-referenced to the glossary. The illustrations section comprises over 120 large format pages packed with accurate, well labelled line drawings that complement the definitions. The illustrations are grouped according to specific features, allowing quick comparisons of different forms. This outstandinlcO