Succulents II: The New Illustrated Dictionary
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (738 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0881924490 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 234 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
carbonbike said Five Stars. great companion to 1st volune. Worth a Place on the Shelf This book basically follows the same format as the previous one. There are enough photographs to sink a battleship, but very little cultural information for the plants.The book is a boon for identifying that annoying plant that you have never been able to find a name for, but of course it does not cover all species of succulents, a book of that stature would be too heavy to lift.In my own opinion what lets the book down slightly is that some of the photographs are of young plants that bear no resemblance to how they wil. An impressive catalog of succulent species. Documents around 1,200 species of succulent plants in an A to Z format. Entries include a color photograph, species name, family, a brief description of appearance and habit, and details of specimen's origin. Introduction provides a brief overview of succulent families and representative genera. Appendices cover alternative names (scientific, not common) and additional reading materials, broken out by family.Bear in mind when considering this book that it is a _survey_ compilation, not an identification guide. It sets o
From Booklist Sajeva, an Italian biologist, and Costanzo, an expert in the field of alpine succulents, have greatly extended their coverage of succulents in the second volume of their study, which includes many new illustrations, either of species not included in the first volume or of different aspects of plants previously illustrated. Here's a first-rate book that devoted succulent growers won't want to do without. More than 1,200 color photographs cover approximately 900 additional species, and a description of each is given with details on its shape, color, growth form, size, and country of origin. There is also a brief explanation of succulent families and genera. An introduction contains basic information on the habitat of succulents and on cultivation requirements. George Cohen
Real succulent enthusiasts will welcome the additional coverage and improved photographs offered by this new volume, which should take its place on the shelf next to the original.. This new book does not replace the original, which continues to be available, but rather supplements it in several ways. The format of the two books is similar, with brief descriptions accompanying the excellent color photographs. It includes 900 species that were not covered in the first volume, and although it includes some species that were covered earlier, this second volume supplies new photographs that illustrate other aspects of the p