The Genus Erythronium
Distributed for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
224 pages
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77 color plates, 7 line drawings, 30 maps
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7 x 9 1/2
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© 2014
- Contents
- Review Quotes
Table of Contents
Contents
List of Paintings
Preface
1. History of the Genus Erythronium
Systematics and conservation
Reproductive Biology
Pollination Biology
Population Dynamics
Phylogenetic systematics and recognition of species and intraspecific taxa
Conclusions
2. Phytogeography
Development of the current distribution pattern
3. Morphology
Habit
Bulb
Stem and leaves
Inflorescence and flower
Stamens (Androecium)
Style and ovary (Gynoecium)
Fruit and seed
Phylogenetic analysis of morphological data
4. Cytology, Anatomy, Palynology, and Phylogenetic Studies
Cytology
Floral morphology and anatomy
Developmental biology
Phylogenetic studies (molecular and combined)
5. Ecology and Conservation
Introduction
Ecology and population dynamics
Breeding barriers, allopatry, and sympatry
Conclusions
6. Taxonomic Mistreatment
Key to the species Erythronium
Introduction
Species concept
Generic description
Species accounts
Synonyms of taxa in other genera, or for which an accepted species has not been identified
7. Hybrids and Cultivars
Natural hybrids
Garden hybrids and cultivars
8. Cultivation
Erythonium in the open garden
Companion plants
Growing Erythronium in pots
Propagation
Pests and diseases
Glossary and Abbreviations
Selected Bibliography and References
Indexes:
Scientific Names
Common Names
Erythronium Cultivar Names and Hybrids
Preface
1. History of the Genus Erythronium
Systematics and conservation
Reproductive Biology
Pollination Biology
Population Dynamics
Phylogenetic systematics and recognition of species and intraspecific taxa
Conclusions
2. Phytogeography
Development of the current distribution pattern
3. Morphology
Habit
Bulb
Stem and leaves
Inflorescence and flower
Stamens (Androecium)
Style and ovary (Gynoecium)
Fruit and seed
Phylogenetic analysis of morphological data
4. Cytology, Anatomy, Palynology, and Phylogenetic Studies
Cytology
Floral morphology and anatomy
Developmental biology
Phylogenetic studies (molecular and combined)
5. Ecology and Conservation
Introduction
Ecology and population dynamics
Breeding barriers, allopatry, and sympatry
Conclusions
6. Taxonomic Mistreatment
Key to the species Erythronium
Introduction
Species concept
Generic description
Species accounts
Synonyms of taxa in other genera, or for which an accepted species has not been identified
7. Hybrids and Cultivars
Natural hybrids
Garden hybrids and cultivars
8. Cultivation
Erythonium in the open garden
Companion plants
Growing Erythronium in pots
Propagation
Pests and diseases
Glossary and Abbreviations
Selected Bibliography and References
Indexes:
Scientific Names
Common Names
Erythronium Cultivar Names and Hybrids
Review Quotes
Transatlantic Gardener
"The simple and elegant design of the pages entices us into the depth of the comprehensive content while the fourteen paintings . . . combine the beauty of the individual species with botanical accuracy. . . . For serious enthusiasts and growers, and for people like me helping everyday gardeners choose good plants and grow them well, books like this are indispensible."
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