Book ID: 98064
Sastry, A.R.K. and P.K. Hajra
Rhododendrons in India. Floral and Foliar Splendour of the Himalayan Flora. 2010. 106 col. photogr. Many line - figs. & maps. XIII, 182 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.
The book provides detailed taxonomic treatment of the Genus in India with workable keys to the subgenera, different sections, sub-sections, species and sub-specific taxa with botanical descriptions. Colour photographs for many species, line drawings for about 20 species, distribution maps for all the species are provided to enhance the scientific value of this book as a Reference Manual for the use of botanists, teachers, students, foresters, nature lovers and conservationists. Contents (partly): Taxonomic treatment of the Genus / The Genus Rhododendron L. in India and its classification / Subgenus Rhododendron L / Subgenus Hymenanthes (Bl.) K. Koch / Subgenus Tsutsusi (Sweet) Pojarkova / Subgenus Azaleastrum Planchon / Glossary of botanical terms used / Selected references / Index to botanical names.