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OverviewThis publication is a sincere attempt to document the prevalent ornamental plants found in gardens and landscapes today. The book commences with an introductory section that outlines the primary plant categories. The subsequent sections are organized according to the plants natural habitats and provide information on their scientific names, common names, and family classifications. Additionally, each entry includes a brief description and details about the plants ornamental features. This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of taxonomic groups, including trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers, creepers, cacti, succulents, bromeliads, ferns, grasses, bamboos, sedges, and ornamental water garden plants. The book also devotes separate sections to flowering and foliage trees of tropical and subtropical gardens, as well as popular deciduous and coniferous trees of temperate zones. The book includes approximately 250 color photographs and an index of scientific names and families. The author has prepared this volume for gardening enthusiasts and professionals alike, serving as a guide for identifying garden plants and selecting ornamentals suitable for various locations and climatic conditions. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sabina George ThekkayamPublisher: New India Publishing Agency Imprint: New India Publishing Agency Dimensions: Width: 2.50cm , Height: 22.90cm , Length: 15.20cm Weight: 0.926kg ISBN: 9788190851268ISBN 10: 8190851268 Pages: 346 Publication Date: 15 June 2009 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents01. Care of trees 02. Shrubs importance and uses 03. Flowering and foliage herbs 04. Climbers and creepers 05. Bulbous plants 06. Succulents and cacti 07. Ornamental bromeliads 08. Ferns and fern allies 09. Ornamental grasses, bamboos sedges and rushes 10. Ornamental water plants. ReferencesReviewsAuthor InformationSabina George Thekkayam Professor, Department of Pomology, and Floriculture, (KAU) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |