CRC World Dictionary of Palms: Common Names, Scientific Names, Epobyms, Synonyms, and etymology. 2 vols. 2017. 2753 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

The two volumes contain entries listed in alphabetical order. Volume I Arecaceae A - G, Volume II, Arecaceae H - Z; Cycadaceae and Zamiaceae; and Cyclanthaceae.-Two very important plant families the palms and the cycads are synthesized here in these two volumes. Introduction explains the scope, coverage, and criteria for inclusion of genera and species/ ORGANIZATION: Genus (botanical) name with authorities, common names, and etymology. Some entries will include the number of species, geographic range, and a brief description. Provides not only the accepted botanical names and common names, but also supplies vernacular names and orthographic variants. Presents data on eponymic individuals that will be thorough, listing their most important professional works, positions, and literature references. Exhaustive bibliography serves as a departure point for more detailed research; possible inclusion of footnotes for key and/or controversial entries.