Publisher's Synopsis
First comprehensive book to cover every vascular plant family in the world Over 450 families described and illustrated Full information provided on distribution, phylogeny and evolution, uses and etymology, as well as other points of interest Organised in a modern phylogenetic order Authors world renowned experts Beautifully illustrated throughout with over 2,500 images and 500 maps Introductory section on the evolution of plants, plants and human culture, naming, and modern phylogenetic classification Glossary of terms
