Trees of Delhi : A Field Guide

Pradip Krishen

ISBN 10: 0144000709 / ISBN 13: 9780144000708

Published by Penguin, New Delhi, 2006

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Contents I. Introduction. Preface. 1. What is a tree. 2. Tree names. 3. The parts of a tree. 4. How to use this book. 5. The leaf scheme. 6. Delhi as a habitat for trees. 7. Delhi's natural ecology. 8. Delhi's micro habitats. 9. Where exactly is the ridge. 10. Native trees of the Delhi ridge. 11. 19 century Delhi. 12. Avenue trees in the new capital. 13. The afforestation of the central ridge Post 1911. 14. Delhi today. 15. Where to go tree spotting in Delhi. II. Tree guide 1. Jamun like leaves. 2. Peepal like leaves. 3. Frangipani like leaves. 4. Chinar like leaves. 5. Pine like leaves. 6. Kachnar or Bael like leaves. 7. Semal like leaves. 8. Imli like leaves. 9. Gulmohur like leaves. 10. Palm like leaves. III. Back of the book 1. Relating to the character uses or distribution of trees. 2. Relating to the identity taxonomy or name of a tree. 3. Family names. 4. List of species. Index. Trees of Delhi introduces you to every tree you are likely to see in the city or in semi wilderness areas like the Ridge. You do not have to be a botanist to enjoy this book everything is explained in simple language. Nor do you have to live in Delhi cities like Jaipur Lucknow or Bhopal have substantially the same tree flora as Delhi. And even in wet coastal cities like Mumbai or Kolkata this field guide will help you recognize many of the trees you'll see around you. If you aren't a tree lover already this book is bound to make you one. Over 1100 full colour photographs. 252 species. Extensive notes about the most common tree species. Index to both local and scientific names. Tips on some of the best places to see trees in Delhi. 360 pp. Seller Inventory # 63830

Bibliographic Details

Title: Trees of Delhi : A Field Guide

Publisher: Penguin, New Delhi

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Hardbound

Condition: As New

Edition: New

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Synopsis:

Trees of Delhi: A Field Guide, authored by Pradip Krishen, introduces you to different types of trees you will most likely get to see in Delhi, both in the city and in the semi-wilderness places like the Ridge.

Trees of Delhi is a brilliant field guide that describes more than 252 species of trees in and around Delhi, with their local as well as scientific names. The book covers chapters like Parts of a tree, The Leaf Scheme, Delhi s Micro Habitats, Native Trees of the Delhi Ridge, 19th Century Delhi, Avenue Trees in the New Capital, Delhi Today, Where to Go Trees Spotting in Delhi, Jamun-like Leaves, Peepal-like Leaves, Frangipani-like Leaves, Chinar-like Leaves, Kachar-or Bael-like Leaves, Semal-like Leaves, Imli-like Leaves, Gulmohur-like Leaves, Palm-like Leaves, Relating to the Character Uses or Distribution of Trees, Relating to the Identity, Taxonomy or Name of a Tree, Family Names, and List of Species.

About the Author:

Pradip Krishen is a notable Indian filmmaker, author and environmentalist. His areas of interest are nature and environment. Pradip has also authored the book Jungle Trees of Central India.

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