This book explains in simple terms how plants are classified and named.

A revised and fully updated edition encourages the reader to view existing classification systems objectively as it reflects upon the rapid advances that have o

The field of plant taxonomy has transformed rapidly over the past fifteen years, especially with regard to improvements in cladistic analysis and the use of new

Plant Systematics is a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated text, covering the most up-to-date and essential paradigms, concepts, and terms required for a