Book ID: 89858
Quattrocchi, Umberto
CRC World Dictionary of Grasses: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology. 3 Volumes. 2006. 2383 p. 4to. Hardcover.
This work providescomprehensive coverage of approximately 800 genera of grasses in a single source. It supplies the genus name, synonyms and common names,etymology, geographical distribution, description, and list of specieswith uses and common names. It includes a thorough list of eponymic individuals, their most important professional works, positions, andliterature refernces. Lastly, it contains an exhaustive bibliographythat points the way to sources of more in-depth information.