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"The Cycads" by Loran M. Whitelock |
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 This reference provides an up-to-date treatment of cycads, which are the most primitive surviving gymnosperms. Whitelock (owner of a cycad nursery) describes all of the known cycad species throughout the world and gives practical advice on cultivation and propagation. In addition, he discusses the historical human use of cycads, distribution past and present, classification, morphology and reproduction, conservation and protection, and other topics. The book also contains lists of cycads grouped by characteristics from leaf color to cold tolerance, and 500-plus color photographs and b&w illustrations of the 11 genera and nearly 300 species. (Review from Book News, Inc.®, Portland, Oregon) Click here to buy "The Cycads" from www.amazon.com | |
"Cycads of The World" by David L. Jones |
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 Palm and cycad specialist David L. Jones updates the 1993 publication of this volume, adding 117 recognized taxa (for a total of 302 covered) and including numerous nomenclatural corrections. The first ten chapters address the history, conservation, structure, economic importance, biology, cultivation, diseases, propagation, and garden uses of cycads; the remainder is devoted to an encyclopedic listing arranged alphabetically by genus. Botanical keys have been deleted, as the genera are too large and complex; new photographs have been added; and appendices include a list of authors associated with the naming of cycads and a comprehensive list of synonyms. (Review from Book News, Inc.®, Portland, Oregon)Click here to buy "Cycads of the World" from www.amazon.com | |
"Cycads of Australia" by Ken Hill & Roy Osborne |
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Click here to buy "Cycads of Australia" by Ken Hill and Roy Osborne from www.aussiebookshop.com.au | |
Australia is particularly rich in its cycad flora, with four different cycad genera and a great range in form and habitat in the 69 endemic species. Cycads of Australia highlights this diversity with more than 170 colour photographs, botanical illustrations and distribution maps. Extensive information on morphology and anatomy, reproduction and dispersal, economic botany, toxicity, conservation and cultivation is included. Researched and written by two of Australia's leading cycad experts, Cycads of Australia is an easy-to-read definitive and up-to-date guide to the amazing world of cycads.
