The Iris Family: Natural History and Classification
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Irises and their relatives are lily-like plants related to the orchid and narcissus families, with whom they share a propensity for large, brightly colored, attractive flowers. Many have longlasting flowers-- Iris, Gladiolus , and Freesia are among the most important cut-flower crops in the world. The intricate flowers of the iris family are finely adapted for pollination by a variety of animals, including hummingbirds, sunbirds, beetles, butterflies, moths, wasps, and bees. This intimate connection between flower form and pollination biology reveals how the marvelous range of flower colors, shapes, and scents are vital to the lives of the species. The diversity of Iridaceae is illustrated in more than 200 superb photographs supplemented by expert line drawings. A lifetime of work by the world's expert on Iridaceae is distilled in this definitive account. Botanists, ecologists, naturalists, and gardeners will find this an essential reference.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0881928976
ISBN13:9780881928976
Release Date:November 2008
Publisher:Timber Press (OR)
Length:290 Pages
Weight:3.15 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 8.8" x 11.2"
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