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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Timber Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0881924989
ISBN-13
9780881924985
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1738200
Product Key Features
Book Title
Cactus Family
Number of Pages
776 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2001
Topic
Ornamental Plants, Plants / Cacti & Succulents
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Gardening
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.7 in
Item Weight
106.3 Oz
Item Length
11.3 in
Item Width
8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-060700
Dewey Edition
21
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Reviews
Excellence we have come to expect from Timber Press. It will long be valued as a source book... [Anderson] has left us a monument that merits high praise., This is [Anderson's] life work for all cactus maniacs who want to cultivate these startingly beautiful dryland American succulents. . . Everything you need to know in one great volume., This marvelous resource has been well worth waiting for. . . . For those interested in growing cacti in their homes and gardens, Brown's advice. . . is a valuable bonus to this specialized encyclopedia. . . . Over 1,000 stunning color photographs (many by Anderson), which are overwhelming in their portrayal of both the beauty and the idiosyncratic nature of cacti. . . . It will be difficult for cacti enthusiasts to wean themselves from this prodigious book. . . . This splendid work stands alone at the top of its genre., This is a very thorough treatment of the subject - there's little more you could learn about cacti after reading this book. . . . A book like this enriches our knowledge and may encourage people's interest in growing unusual plants., Up-to-date in naming, eminently readable, immaculately presented, abundantly illustrated - for all this the celebrations should resound far outside the cactus community . . . No-one should hesitate to acquire this weighty tome as a prime source of data on one of the most advanced, fascinating and intangible of all plant Families., This long awaited, monumental study of the cacti is the first complete treatment of the family in almost 80 years . . . The remarkable diversity of cacti is fully described and illustrated in this authoritative encyclopedia, which is both scientifically accurate and readable., Anderson is an eminently inviting writer who delivers intriguing descriptions of the characteristics that set these plants apart. He also presents brief but brilliant surveys of ethnobotany and conservation issues., There simply is no other book about this subject that is as comprehensive or up to date. I predict it will be another 10 years or more before any book comes along that will serve as a good substitute., As a typically superior publication of horticultural Timber Press, it will stand for years as the single most important contribution to the understanding of cactus., This book tells it all. Growers and hobbyists, taxonomists, ethnobotanists, conservationists, and other interested people will find the chapters by Roger Brown on the cultivation of cacti quite helpful., An essential, core "user friendly" title for personal, professional, and academic horticultural and gardening reference collections., Touted as the most comprehensive book on cacti in 80 years, The Cactus Family is the culmination of the late Dr. Edward F. Anderson's life's work., Anderson, who studied cacti for 45 years, felt there was a need for a scientifically accurate and extensively illustrated book that would be useful for those interested in succulent plants - from students, taxonomists, ethnobotanists and conservationists to anyone wanting to know more about these unusual plants of the New World. This monumental publication surely accomplishes that!Now one incredible book describes and illustrates the wonders of this spectacular family!, The real meat of this large, scholarly work is contained in its encyclopedic treatment of the 125 genera of cacti. [The photographs] are superb and will entice many avid collectors., This tome by the late Ted Anderson is like a breath of fresh air on the cactus scene. I would unhesitatingly state that if one required only one book on the cacti, then this would be it. It is extensive, encyclopedic, inclusive and authoritative in its scope., An essential publication for anyone seriously interested in Cacti . . . I strongly recommend cactus growers to buy this book., I am in debt to Anderson for his painstaking effort to define a group of plants that defy classification. In his monumental work, Anderson has created the best contemporary reference for a huge group of plants that change genera like commuters change trains., This is [Anderson's] life work - for all cactus maniacs who want to cultivate these startingly beautiful dryland American succulents. . . Everything you need to know in one great volume., Up-to-date in naming, eminently readable, immaculately presented, abundantly illustrated for all this the celebrations should resound far outside the cactus community . . . No-one should hesitate to acquire this weighty tome as a prime source of data on one of the most advanced, fascinating and intangible of all plant Families., Botanists and hobbyists who grow, study, and cultivate cacti will find Anderson's book a welcome necessity . . . This book is a monumental accomplishment., This is a very thorough treatment of the subject there's little more you could learn about cacti after reading this book. . . . A book like this enriches our knowledge and may encourage people's interest in growing unusual plants., The photographs of some of the rarest and most sought-after species of Mexican and South American cacti in habitat are superb and will entice many avid collectors who view them., For over eight decades these definitive records ( the publication, The Cactacae) have been the authority on the plant family Catacae. Edward Anderson's The Cactus Family is now the hallmark publication., Edward Anderson's Cactus Family is an outstanding volume for any who have more than a casual interest in cacti., "The real meat of this large, scholarly work is contained in its encyclopedic treatment of the 125 genera of cacti. [The photographs] are superb and will entice many avid collectors." David Salman, American Gardener, September/October 2001, There is no other book that comprehensively discusses the botany, conservation, cultivation and ethnobotany of cacti than The Cactus Family., Buy this book! Buy it now. If you have any interest in cacti, you will not regret investing in such a fact-filled and well-illustrated book. It is by far the best cactus book now in print., A technical reference for nomenclature and botanic descriptions, as well as an excellent guide to refer to when looking up individual species. Both informative and practical., While it is written in a scientifically accurate way, it as nonetheless very readable so that to be extremely helpful to the cactus enthusiast.... A long-awaited work, and we must be grateful to Dr. Ted Anderson for having accomplished such a monumental effort.... It would be unfair not to mention the publisher, Timber Press, that has done a remarkable job, not only in having carried out such a very well produced book, but also...selling it for a remarkably reasonable price., This work is a comprehensive horticultural guide that is as much a scholarly handbook as it is a coffee-table picture album., It is a pleasure to read about so many rarely seen cacti, illustrated with good color photographs throughout. . . . A great work that anyone who gardens in the sun will want to own., This book will be an essential reference in every research library, and should reside on the shelf of every serious cactus enthusiast.
Dewey Decimal
583/.56
Table Of Content
Foreword by Wilhelm Barthlott, 9 Preface, 11 Acknowledgments, 12CHAPTER ONE: Distinctive Features of Cacti, 15 The Family Cactaceae, 18 Growth Forms, 19 Stems, 24 Roots, 29 Flowers, 30 Fruits, 34 Seeds, 34 Dispersal, 35 Chemistry, 36 Physiology, 36 Origin of Cacti, 37 Distribution of Cacti, 39CHAPTER TWO: Ethnobotany of Cacti, 43 Peyote, 44 San Pedro Cactus, 46 Saguaro, 49 Indian Fig Cactus, 51 Cacti as Food, 55 Cacti as Medicine, 60 Ceremonial and Religious Uses of Cacti, 62 Cacti as a Source of Dyes, 64 Cacti in Horticulture, 65 Cacti as Weeds, 66 Other Uses of Cacti, 67CHAPTER THREE: Conservation of Cacti, 73 In Situ Conservation, 79 Ex Situ Conservation, 80 Legal Protection of Cacti, 82CHAPTER FOUR: Cultivation of Cacti by Roger Brown, 85 Light, 85 Containers, 85 Potting Media, 86 Water, 88 Fertilizer, 88 Air Circulation and Ventilation, 89 Cleanliness, 89 Pests, 90 Propagation, 92CHAPTER FIVE: Classification of Cacti, 93 Problems in Classifying Cacti, 93 History of Cactus Classification, 95 The Cactus Classification of the International Cactaceae Systematics Group, 99The Cacti, 105 Acanthocalycium, 105 Acanthocereus, 106 Acharagma, 108 Ariocarpus, 109 Armatocereus, 112 Arrojadoa, 117 Arthrocereus, 118 Astrophytum, 120 Austrocactus, 122 Austrocylindropuntia, 123 Aztekium, 127 Bergerocactus, 129 Blossfeldia, 129 Brachycereus, 130 Brasilicereus, 131 Brasiliopuntia, 132 Browningia, 133 Calymmanthium, 137 Carnegiea, 137 Cephalocereus, 138 Cephalocleistocactus, 141 Cereus, 142 Cintia, 150 Cipocereus, 151 Cleistocactus, 152 Cochemiea, 165 Coleocephalocereus, 167 Consolea, 170 Copiapoa, 174 Corryocactus, 182 Coryphantha, 186 Cumulopuntia, 198 Cylindropuntia, 203 Dendrocereus, 216 Denmoza, 217 Discocactus, 218 Disocactus, 221 Echinocactus, 227 Echinocereus, 230 Echinomastus, 252 Echinopsis, 255 Epiphyllum, 286 Epithelantha, 291 Eriosyce, 292 Escobaria, 307 Escontria, 314 Espostoa, 315 Espostoopsis, 321 Eulychnia, 322 Facheiroa, 325 Ferocactus, 326 Frailea, 336 Geohintonia, 342 Grusonia, 342 Gymnocalycium, 347 Haageocereus, 364 ?Haagespostoa, 369 Harrisia, 370 Hatiora, 375 Hylocereus, 377 Isolatocereus, 382 Jasminocereus, 383 Lasiocereus, 384 Leocereus, 385 Lepismium, 386 Leptocereus, 391 Leuchtenbergia, 395 Lophophora, 396 Maihuenia, 398 Maihueniopsis, 399 Mammillaria, 403 Mammilloydia, 450 Matucana, 451 Melocactus, 456 Micranthocereus, 467 Mila, 470 Miqueliopuntia, 470 ?Myrtgerocactus, 471 Myrtil locactus, 472 Neobuxbaumia, 476 Neolloydia, 479 Neoraimondia, 481 Neowerdermannia, 482 Obregonia, 484 Opuntia, 484 Oreocereus, 526 Oroya, 529 Ortegocactus, 530 ?Pacherocactus, 531 Pachycereus, 531 <
Synopsis
Only now, at the beginning of the new millennium, is there an up-to-date, comprehensive study of the cactus family. This long-awaited, monumental work covers the Cactaceae in an encyclopedic manner, addressing 125 genera and 1810 species. The most comprehensive single resource on the subject available today, it includes more than 1000 color photographs in addition to other illustrations. The introduction to each genus concentrates on the discovery of the cacti, and the improvements in our understanding of them, many of which result from relatively recent investigation. As stated in the foreword, "Cacti have a special fascination all their own. Miniature spiny dwarf cacti less than an inch in diameter are hidden in the arid regions of North and South America; the majestic columns of the giant saguaro, "Carnegiea gigantea, " dominate the deserts of Arizona. Yet all these cacti, given time, offer the surprising paradox of brilliant flowers, their delicacy a striking contrast to the strong spines that keep the viewer at a respectful distance." This remarkable diversity is fully described and illustrated in this authoritative encyclopedia, which is both scientifically accurate and readable. It also includes a chapter by Roger Brown on the cultivation of cacti, making the book even more useful to growers and hobbyists, as well as to taxonomists, ethnobotanists, and conservationists -- indeed, anyone interested in succulent plants., Only now, at the beginning of the new millennium, is there an up-to-date, comprehensive study of the cactus family. This long-awaited, monumental work covers the Cactaceae in an encyclopedic manner, addressing 125 genera and 1810 species. The most comprehensive single resource on the subject available today, it includes more than 1000 color photographs in addition to other illustrations. The introduction to each genus concentrates on the discovery of the cacti, and the improvements in our understanding of them, many of which result from relatively recent investigation. As stated in the foreword, "Cacti have a special fascination all their own. Miniature spiny dwarf cacti less than an inch in diameter are hidden in the arid regions of North and South America; the majestic columns of the giant saguaro, Carnegiea gigantea, dominate the deserts of Arizona. Yet all these cacti, given time, offer the surprising paradox of brilliant flowers, their delicacy a striking contrast to the strong spines that keep the viewer at a respectful distance." This remarkable diversity is fully described and illustrated in this authoritative encyclopedia, which is both scientifically accurate and readable. It also includes a chapter by Roger Brown on the cultivation of cacti, making the book even more useful to growers and hobbyists, as well as to taxonomists, ethnobotanists, and conservationists -- indeed, anyone interested in succulent plants., This long-awaited, monumental work covers the Cactaceae in an encyclopedic manner, addressing 125 genera and 1810 species. The most comprehensive single resource on the subject available today, it includes more than 1000 color photographs in addition to other illustrations.
LC Classification Number
QK495.C11A53 2001
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