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Synopsis
Irises and their relatives are lily-like plants related to the orchid and narcissus families, with whom they share a propensity for large, brightly colored, attractive flowers. Many have longlasting flowers—Iris, Gladiolus, and Freesia are among the most important cut-flower crops in the world. The intricate flowers of the iris family are finely adapted for pollination by a variety of animals, including hummingbirds, sunbirds, beetles, butterflies, moths, wasps, and bees. This intimate connection between flower form and pollination biology reveals how the marvelous range of flower colors, shapes, and scents are vital to the lives of the species. The diversity of Iridaceae is illustrated in more than 200 superb photographs supplemented by expert line drawings. A lifetime of work by the world's expert on Iridaceae is distilled in this definitive account. Botanists, ecologists, naturalists, and gardeners will find this an essential reference.
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About the Author
Peter Goldblatt is a leading expert on the iris family, having spent his life studying its taxonomy and evolution. Author of many scientific papers and books, he is coauthor with John Manning of The Color Encyclopedia of Cape Bulbsand The Iris Family.
John C. Manning is senior specialist scientist at the South African National Biodiversity Institute. An expert on the iris and hyacinth families, he has collaborated extensively with Peter Goldblatt on the study of the South African flora and is the author of several wildflower guides for the region.
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“Three additional helps, a glossary, cited literature, and index, complete the work. These tools, along with a writing style that the specialist and nonspecialist alike will appreciate, make this comprehensive, well-illustrated volume a must for any academic or large public library.” —Choice
“Take this review in and wave it at your librarian. This book is very, very good.” —Washington Gardener
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- PublisherTimber Press
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0881928976
- ISBN 13 9780881928976
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages336
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