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Coryphantha: Cacti of Mexico and Southern USA | 
 enlarge | Authors: Reto F. Dicht, Adrian D. Luethy
Publisher: Springer
Category: Book
Buy New: $135.00
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 1522711
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 200
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 7.8 x 0.6
ISBN: 3540223061
Dewey Decimal Number: 570
EAN: 9783540223061
ASIN: 3540223061
Publication Date: December 15, 2004
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Product Description
This unique reference work presents the first comprehensive taxonomy of Coryphantha, with a complete key to the genus. It contains a new taxonomic classification of all 43 species and 11 subspecies, with morphological and ecological descriptions. These cacti, which grow in Mexico and southern USA, are characterized by their typical grooved tubercles and large flowers.
The book is the result of many years of viewing the literature and fieldwork by the author team and their ongoing commitment to map out the nomenclature of this genus. During this process, the authors even discovered some new plants.
More than 300 high-quality colour photos showing the various cacti and their habitats as well as distribution cards and illustrations explaining the morphological details complement the text. Written in an easy-to-follow style and with a chapter on cultivation conditions, the work will not only be an invaluable reference manual for taxonomists and horticulturalists but also for hobbyists and plant collectors.
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All you need to know about Coryphanthas October 28, 2005
B. H. Smevold
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a high-quality book packed with information of the north American cactus genus Coryphantha. Coryphanthas are popular plants, but too little has been written about this fascinating genus of rather spiny plants, from the US and Mexico.
This book changes all this.
The book goes in depth and shows everything from seedstructures to marvellous habitat photos! Sections on cultivation, distribution of species, and good colorphotos of all species gives you a good understanding of their biology and demands.
Important is also the information provided on the species conservation status, as several species are endangered or threatened in nature.
This book made me browse through available seed-lists to grow more species of Coryphantha!
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