A Compendium of Chinese Bamboo

中国竹类植物图志
Language:English
Author:Zhu Shilin
Publication date:1994   Size:215x285mm
Number of Pages:244,400 colour photographs
Binding:Hardcover

      China is the most abundant in bamboo resources, many of her genera and species rare unique. Altogether 39 genera and more than 500 species are included in this book. The morphological characteristics, geographical distribution and usage of every species are described fully and accurately. This is a most complete monograph in the field of bamboo research up to now . More than 400 color photos of 31 genera, 209 species, 50 varieties and forms are displayed. The photos mainly demonstrate bamboo shoots, which are of great use in bamboo taxonomy, together with culm, leaves, population form and flower. A list of the latest literature on bamboo taxonomy is appended. This book is for reference of taxonomists, arboriculturists and all bamboo professionals

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