Illustrated Guide of the genus ASTRAGALUS in Iran. Volume 1. 1990. 100 plates (line-drawings) with one page of explanation in English on opposite page. 6 pages introductory matter.

There are 8 volumes scheduled. - From the preface: The number ofspecies in the Iranian flora is estimated to be about 1000. Besides thecurrent research on the genus, the author felt the necessity ofpublishing an illustrated encyclopedia of the species. In this volume100 species have been selected. They are not in phylogenetical order andnot close relatives systematically. These species have been mentionedin the synopsis key at the beginning of the book. For each species thereis a complete description in English with special emphasis on theimportant taxonomic characters. All information about the habitat of theplant and also the collecting data and herbarium number are given too.So, if there is any difficulty and need of comparison one can easilyfind the specimen and if necessary, revise it. Also the distribution mapof the species in Iran and their general distribution are given.