Explore the vast world of flowering plants and discover how flowers adapt for life in water, on land, and in the tropics.
This edition surveys the major groups of flowering plants, from aquatic pondweeds to towering tropical orchids. It traces how flower form, structure, and development relate to pollination, seed germination, and plant habit, offering a clear roadmap through a complex scientific field. The last sections connect the groups into a coherent view of plant evolution and diversity.
- How flowers are built, from petals and stamens to seeds and embryos
- Different pollination strategies and how they shape flower form
- Key plant groups and their worldwide distribution
- Foundational ideas about plant phylogeny and evolution
Ideal for readers who want a concise, authoritative overview of flowering plants and their diversity, with an emphasis on practical understanding and phylogenetic context.