Appreciate flowers. Woody plants

Author: Xu Yechun
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This two-volume set, "Ornamental Flowers," covers both herbaceous and woody plants, introducing over 500 species (varieties and groups). Each flower is briefly described, including its Chinese name, scientific name, common names, identifying features, propagation and cultivation, uses, and interesting facts about the flower. The content is both informative and accessible, making it highly readable. To help readers visually understand the morphological characteristics of the flowers, each (variety, form, or cultivar) is accompanied by 2 to 3 exquisite photographs. For easy reference, a stroke index of Chinese names is provided at the end of the book. Due to space constraints, there is minimal coverage of palm plants. For orchids, cacti, bromeliads, Calathea, and ferns, only some of the most common species are introduced. This volume focuses on woody plants, organized into five major categories: subshrubs, shrubs, trees, indoor foliage plants, and vines. Within each category, the plants are arranged alphabetically by the first Chinese character of their family name in pinyin. The book is rich in illustrations and detailed content, making it an excellent color atlas and introductory guide for college and university students, as well as flower and nature enthusiasts. It can also serve as a reference book, textbook, or color plant manual for landscape designers, horticulturists, researchers, and college teachers. May these beautiful and unique flowers not only inspire you with their beauty but also provide you with knowledge and enlightenment.