Very large hardback book with dust jacket. Illustrated throughout. Very light shelf wear only. There are no signs of use but the name of a previous owner has been written in the corner of the pre title page. This book is heavy and will be sent by Royal Mail 24 service. An extra charge of £5 will be applied. More information: Ranging from huge cacti and broadleaf trees to tiny arctic flowers, flowering plants are the most vital component of global biodiversity. They provide the crops that feed us, medicines, oils, fibres, herbs, spices, dyes, beverages, timber and habitats for countless animals. This updated and revised successor to a classic book, Flowering Plants of the World is an authoritative, fascinating introduction to the Earth's most colourful flora comprising comprehensive accounts of more than 500 flowering plant families. Each entry describes distribution, diagnostic features, classification, structures, uses and ecology of flowering plants. Over 1,000 visually stunning an