Flowering Plants: Smartweeds to Hazelnuts (The Illustrated Flora of Illinois)

Since the publication of the first edition of Smartweeds to Hazelnuts in 1987, thirteen additional species and one hybrid have been discovered in Illinois. In addition, numerous nomenclatural changes have occurred for plants already known. This second edition updates the status of the Polygonaceae, Hamamelidaceae, Platanaceae, Fagaceae, Betulaceae, and Corylaceae in Illinois. Each of the newly discovered species has been added and is fully illustrated. Updated nomenclature as well as Illinois distributional data are included for each species. In addition to the fourteen new plant illustrations, the appendix contains new information on the descriptions and the geographical locations of plants in the first edition, and revised identification keys. Robert H. Mohlenbrock and Paul M. Thomson Jr. have included a complete description, illustrations showing diagnostic features, distribution maps, and ecological notes for each plant included in this volume. This new edition will be invaluable to scholars of botany as well as laypersons interested in observing plants in their natural habitat. Offers information on the status of the Polygonaceae, Hamamelidaceae, Platanaceae, Fagaceae, Betulaceae, and Corylaceae in Illinois. This title includes updated nomenclature as well as Illinois distributional data for each species. In illustrates diagnostic features, distribution maps, and ecological notes for each plant included. Descriptions and illustrations Polygonaceae : smartweed family Hamamelidaceae : witch hazel family Platanaceae : sycamore family Fagaceae : beech family Betulaceae : birch family Corylaceae : hazelnut family Species excluded. Southern Illinois University Carbondale OpenSIUC 9-2009 Flowering Plants: Smartweeds to Hazelnuts Robert H. Mohlenbrock Recommended Citation untitled