books by The New York Botanical Garden Press (neonicholsonia banisteriopsis zingiberoideae)

books by The New York Botanical Garden Press

books:

Caryocaraceae (Flora Neotropica Monograph No. 12)

1 review
Ghillean T. Prance, Marlene Freitas da Silva

The New York Botanical Garden Press, 1973

For taxonomists
Complete taxonomical review of this Neotropical family. Clear text but lacks some drawings and specially some photos would be very helpfull to identify species (although photos are not used in this kind of publication).

Flora of St. John: U.S. Virgin Islands (Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden Vol. 78)

2 reviews
Pedro Acevedo-Rodriguez

New York Botanical Garden Press, 1996

"A Must" for Virgin Island Plant Enthusiasts
A volume required for US Virgin Island vascular plant enthusiasts and professionals. Exquisite line drawings and botanical descriptions. Excellent reference for St. Thomas and St. John. A good reference for Buck Island and St. Croix.

Renealmia (Zingiberaceae-Zingiberoideae) Costoideae (Additions) (Zingiberaceae) (Flora Neotropica Monograph ...

1 review
Paul J. M Maas

The New York Botanical Garden Press, 1977

Confusing Title
This comprehensive volume is Monograph No. 18 of Flora Neotropica (1977). Monograph No. 8 of Flora Neotropica (1972) by the same author - equally comprehensive - is entitled "Costoideae (Zingiberaceae)." These two monographs are frequently confused.

Intermountain Flora: Vascular Plants of the Intermountain West, U.S.A, Vol. 5 - Asterales

4 reviews
Arthur Cronquist

The New York Botanical Garden Press, 1994

Botanist's Bible
The six volumes that comprise the Intermountain Flora serve as indispensable references for anyone studying plants in Western North America. The broad distribution of most of the plants in the Intermountain Flora make the books useful to those working in adjacent areas. We keep these sturdy, clearly-written and detailed volumes close at hand.

Bactris (Palmae) (Flora Neotropica Monograph No. 79)

1 review
Andrew Henderson

The New York Botanical Garden Press, 2000

Partial Abstract
Henderson, A. [Institute of Systematic Botany, The New York Botanical Garden]. Fora neotropica Monograph 79: 10181. 2000. A revision is given of the neotropical palm genus Bactris, based on the study of morphology and anatomy.

Guide to the Vascular Plants of Central French Guiana: Part 2. Dicotyledons (Memoirs of the New York ...

1 review
Scott A. Mori, Georges Cremers, ...

New York Botanical Garden Press, 2003

Essential book
Essential book for everyone interested in the Amazonian flora diversity. Wish it would have more color pictures of the listed plants.

Cultural Uses of Plants: A Guide to Learning about Ethnobotany

1 review
Gabriell DeBear Paye

The New York Botanical Garden Press, 2000

an expression of hope
In an ever-evolving world society, the aim of expanding cultural participation is a fundamental expression of hope. American arts and humanities publications and teaching have been making headway in this project, encouraging children to attend and honor their own family and ethnic traditions and strengths, thoughtfully sharing these with others, enriching the sum of human experience and awareness ...

Pinus (Flora Neotropica Monograph Series)

2 reviews
Aljos Farjon

New York Botanical Garden Press, 1997

A very complete description on Mexican pines
This is one of the few books that exist on Mexican and Central American pine trees, and it is very important considering that this region is the second center of diversification of the genus. Besides the descriptions of the species, it includes morphology, taxonomy and biogeography aspects that make this book very complete and interesting for anybody studying the evolution of conifers and ...

A Walk Through a World of Plants: The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

1 review
Allan Appel

New York Botanical Garden Press, 1997

A Grand Adventure
First established in 1900 the Great Conservatory was renovated and re-opened in 1997. This book details the scientific and educational aspect the conservatory engages in as it presents a collection of palms, rainforest and desert plants and other special collections.

Balanophoraceae (Flora Neotropica Monograph No. 23)
Bertel Hansen

The New York Botanical Garden Press, 1999

Part of a series on the flora of tropical East Africa, this work considers Balanophoraceae. The flora is prepared at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in close collaboration with East African Herbarium and in liaison with the University of Dar es Salaam, the University of Nairobi and the Makerere University. Significant contributions are also made by specialists from elsewhere. The flora should be a useful reference for anyone concerned with the ...