The Illustrated Reference On Cacti & Other Succulents
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For the devoted plant enthusiast and serious horticulturalist alike, The Illustrated Reference on Cacti & Other Succulents stands as one of the most authoritative and visually rich botanical references ever compiled on the subject. Written and photographed by Edgar Lamb F.R.H.S., the work presents a comprehensive survey of the diverse world of cacti and succulent plants, cataloguing hundreds of species with meticulous botanical detail, precise classification, and stunning original photography that brings each specimen vividly to life on the page. Published by the renowned London house Blandford Press, this volume sits firmly within a distinguished tradition of British botanical literature, combining scientific rigour with an accessibility that appeals to collectors, growers, and naturalists at every level. Lamb's expertise as a Fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society lends the text an authoritative clarity, whilst his own photography ensures that identification and appreciation go hand in hand. Whether you are cataloguing a prized collection or simply captivated by the extraordinary resilience and beauty of desert flora, this reference remains an indispensable companion — one that reveals just how endlessly surprising the succulent world can be.
Author: Edgar Lamb
Format: Hardback
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For the devoted plant enthusiast and serious horticulturalist alike, The Illustrated Reference on Cacti & Other Succulents stands as one of the most authoritative and visually rich botanical references ever compiled on the subject. Written and photographed by Edgar Lamb F.R.H.S., the work presents a comprehensive survey of the diverse world of cacti and succulent plants, cataloguing hundreds of species with meticulous botanical detail, precise classification, and stunning original photography that brings each specimen vividly to life on the page. Published by the renowned London house Blandford Press, this volume sits firmly within a distinguished tradition of British botanical literature, combining scientific rigour with an accessibility that appeals to collectors, growers, and naturalists at every level. Lamb's expertise as a Fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society lends the text an authoritative clarity, whilst his own photography ensures that identification and appreciation go hand in hand. Whether you are cataloguing a prized collection or simply captivated by the extraordinary resilience and beauty of desert flora, this reference remains an indispensable companion — one that reveals just how endlessly surprising the succulent world can be.