Anatomy of the Monocotyledons Volume X: Orchidaceae (Anatomy of Monocotyledons)

"For many years orchids have been among the most popular of ornamental plants, with thousands of species and hybrids cultivated worldwide for the diversity, beauty, and intricacy of their flowers. This book is the eagerly-awaited result of over 30 years of research into orchid anatomy by one of the world's leading authorities and is the first comprehensive publication on orchid anatomy since 1930. It describes the structure and relationships among the cells and tissues of leaves, stems, and roots, and is organized systematically in line with the taxonomy expressed in the OUP Genera Orchidacearum Series. The book is fully illustrated with over 100 photomicrographs and numerous original line drawings. This latest addition to the Anatomy of the Monocotyledons Series is an essential reference text for orchid scientists and research students and will also be of interest and use to a broader audience of orchid enthusiasts"--Back cover For Many Years Orchids Have Been Among The Most Popular Of Ornamental Plants, With Thousands Of Species And Hybrids Cultivated Worldwide For The Diversity, Beauty, And Intricacy Of Their Flowers. This Book Presents Over Thirty Years Of Research. It Describes The Structure And Relationships Among The Cells And Tissues Of Leaves, Stems, And Roots, And Is Organised Systematically In Line With The Taxonomy Expressed In The Genera Orchidacearum Series. Content: 1. Gramineae / by C.R. Metcalfe -- 2. Palmae / by P.B. Tomlinson -- 3. Commelinales-Zingiberales / by P.B. Tomlinson -- 4. Juncales / by D.F. Cutler -- 5. V. Cyperaceae / by C.R. Metcalfe -- 6. Dioscoreales / by E.S. Ayensu. -- 7. Helobiae (Alismatidae) / by P.B. Tomlinson -- 8. Iridaceae / by Paula Rudall -- 9. Acoraceae and Araceae / by Richard C. Keating -- 10. Orchidaceae / William Louis Stern (introduction by Alec M. Pridgeon). This book, Volume VIII in the notable series Anatomy of the Monocotyledons, describes the anatomy of the leaves and stems of the Iridaceae, a flowering plant family that includes several horticulturally important genera such as Iris, Crocus, Gladliolus, and Freesia. Like the earlier volumes in the series, it will be an essential reference work for plant scientists and horticulturalists. 1. Gramineae / C.r. Metcalfe -- 2. Palmae / P.b. Tomlinson -- 3. Commelinales-zingiberales / P.b. Tomlinson -- 4. Juncales / D.f. Cutler -- 5. V. Cyperaceae / C.r. Metcalfe -- 6. Dioscoreales / E.s. Ayensu -- 7. Helobiae (alismatidae) / P.b. Tomlinson -- 8. Iridaceae / Paula Rudall -- 9. Acoraceae And Araceae / R.c. Keating -- 10. Orchidaceae / W.l. Stern. Includes Bibliographies. This volume describes and illustrates the microscopic anatomy of the "aroids", the large, economically important plant family Araceae, and also the basal monocot family Acoraceae. The Araceae occupy a relatively isolated position among flowering plants due to their possession of a number of distinguishing vegetative and reproductive characters (MBB). Anatomy of the Monocotyledons VII. Helobiae (Alismatidae) Anatomy of the Monocotyledons IV. Juncales