A thorough, beginner-friendly guide to understanding plant structure and life.
This revised edition makes complex ideas approachable for new students.
This book updates the author’s early botany work with clearer explanations, a larger glossary, and more illustrations. It is designed as a practical grammar and dictionary for learning plant science, suitable for classrooms, self-study, and as a companion to manuals and floras.
- Easy introductions to growth, plant parts, and how they work
- A widened glossary, including common terms plus Latin and Greek roots
- More illustrations to help you visualize plants and their structures
- Guidance for using the book alongside other botany texts and field guides
Ideal for readers starting out in botany, biology students, and anyone building a foundation in plant science.