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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 583.56 EAN: 9781554072613 ISBN: 1554072611 Label: Firefly Books Manufacturer: Firefly Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 528 Publication Date: April 12, 2007 Publisher: Firefly Books Studio: Firefly Books Editorial Review: Product Description: A visual reference to 500 cacti. The cactus family includes more than 2,500 species of cacti, succulents, caudiciforms and euphorbs. Native to the Americas, they are at least 50 million years old and highly advanced in their evolution. Not all are desert plants. Some are found in the rainforest, where they enjoy the heavy rainfall and grow much more vigorously than their desert cousins. Many cacti are very popular with rock gardeners and houseplant enthusiasts. This new book features 500 species representing all cactus groups. The cacti are arranged alphabetically by scientific genus, with an entire page devoted to each species. At-a-glance information includes size, distribution, spination, flower and flowering time, plus varieties and synonyms used. Detailed descriptions reveal the amazing adaptations cacti have made, such as:
The author provides professional advice on growing these plants at home. Among the 500 color photographs that appear in the book are stunning shots of cacti in bloom. 500 Cacti is a useful reference for all who admire these long-living and distinctive plants. (200707) Average Rating:
 Rating:  - That's a good book about cactiThis book has many photos and objective description. Good option to cati's student. Rating:  - A VERY HANDY BOOK TO HAVE AROUND.This is quite an impressive little book. As the title tells us, it addresses 500 cacti. Now no book can cover them all. There are thousands of cacti genus out there. This work though goes along way in giving good information to the amature collector, grower, or in my case, photographer of these wonderful plants. The book is set up alphabetically by genus, but the wonderful photographs are just as valuable indentification. The book is filled with good growing and collecting tips. It is set ... Read More |
