Palms Throughout the World
“Palms Throughout the World” by David L. Jones, published by Smithsonian on July 17, 1995, is a comprehensive introduction to the diverse group of palm plants. This edition spans 410 pages and is presented in English, offering an in-depth look at 800 species across 123 genera. The book covers various aspects of palms, including their distribution, biology, propagation, cultivation, and economic significance, making it a valuable resource for those interested in botany and life sciences.
Readers will find detailed descriptions of individual species arranged alphabetically, complete with common synonyms and information on their origins and distribution. The work emphasizes species that are commonly cultivated, those sought after by collectors, and varieties that are yet to be introduced widely. Lavishly illustrated with both color and black-and-white photographs, as well as rare engravings, “Palms Throughout the World” serves as an authoritative reference for botanists, horticulturists, and palm enthusiasts alike.
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Presenting an up-to-date introduction to this complex group of plants, Palms Throughout the World describes 800 species in 123 genera and discusses the distribution, biology, propagation, cultivation, and economic importance of palms. The individual species descriptions are arranged in alphabetical order and include common synonyms and references to origin and distribution. Providing multiple species accounts for many genera, David L. Jones focuses on species that are commonly grown throughout the world, species that are collector’s items and are mainly grown by enthusiasts, and species that are awaiting introduction to cultivation.
From the familiar and impressive species of Johannesteijsmannia to the dwarf and small palmlets found in the genera of Pinanga and Licuala, Jones presents an authoritative and accessible reference for botanists, horticulturists, and palm enthusiasts. Palms Throughout the World is lavishly illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs and rare engravings.
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