Book ID: 116910
Kaur Nagpal, Avinash, Akanksha Bakshi, Nitika Sharma, Gurveen Kaur and Jaskirat Kaur Rooprai
Trees and Shrubs of Amritsar. A pictorial field guide. 2024. illus. (col.). VIII, 233 p. gr8vo. Plastic cover.
The book describes 100 species, with photographs provided for each species. Additionally, it documents the medicinal- and other uses of
each species. While the primary aim is to serve as a botanical guide
for botany students, it also acts as a field guide for the general public,
town planners, landscape officers, and others. The book helps readers
identify and understand important morphological features, uses, and
the flowering and fruiting times of the city's trees and shrubs. By covering basic information about different species of trees and shrubs found in Amritsar, many of which are also present in other parts of the country and the globe, this book has a broader relevance. It includes numerous exotic species, making it a valuable resource for readers worldwide.