Appreciating flowers. 1. Herbs

Author: Lin Ping
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This two-volume set, "Ornamental Flowers," introduces over 500 species (varieties, groups). Each flower is briefly described, including Chinese name, scientific name, common names, identifying features, propagation and cultivation, uses, and interesting facts about the flowers. The content is both informative and accessible, with strong readability. To help readers visually understand the morphological characteristics of the flowers, each (variety, form, cultivar) is accompanied by 2–3 exquisite photographs. For easy reference, a stroke index of Chinese names is provided at the end of the book. Due to space limitations, palm plants are mostly excluded. For orchids, cacti, bromeliads, Calathea, and ferns, only some common species are introduced. This volume is the herbaceous section, organized into seven major categories: annuals and biennials, perennials (rootstock and bulbous flowers), aquatic plants, climbing plants, orchids, indoor foliage plants, and succulents. Within each category, the flowers are arranged alphabetically by the first Chinese character of their family name (within families, by genus). The book is rich in illustrations and detailed content, making it an excellent color atlas or introductory guide for college and university students, flower enthusiasts, and nature lovers to learn about or cultivate flowers. 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 bring you aesthetic inspiration but also provide you with knowledge and enlightenment.