A Comprehensive Pictorial Field Guide to the Woody Plants of the Amazon Vol.

The Amazon Rainforest is a vast ecosystem that covers a significant portion of South America. It is home to an incredible array of plant species, with the woody plants being particularly diverse and captivating. In this comprehensive field guide, we will explore the wonders of the Amazon's woody plants, providing you with a visual feast of the region's most fascinating flora.

Exploring the Breathtaking Woody Plant Species

The Amazon Rainforest is known for its unrivaled biodiversity, and the variety of woody plants found within its dense canopy is testament to this. From towering trees that reach great heights to delicate shrubs and vines that intertwine, the Amazon is a haven for woody plant enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Our field guide will take you on a visual journey through the Amazon, showcasing the most visually stunning and unique woody plant species. Each plant will be accompanied by a detailed description, including its scientific name, habitat, and notable characteristics. You'll be amazed by the intricate patterns and vibrant colors displayed by these incredible plants.

A Pictorial Field Guide to the Woody Plants of the Amazon VOL. V: LEGUMINOSAE

by Sheree K. Nielsen(Kindle Edition)

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Language	:	English
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A Visual Feast of Amazon's Woody Plant Life

The vivid imagery captured in this field guide will transport you to the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, where you can immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of its woody plants. From the exotic Pink Trumpet Tree to the enchanting Passionflower Vine, each photograph will bring these incredible species to life and leave you in awe of nature's creativity.

In addition to the stunning visuals, we will provide detailed information about each plant's ecological significance. Learn about their role in the rainforest ecosystem, their relationship with other flora and fauna, and the traditional uses of these plants by indigenous communities. Gain a deeper understanding of the invaluable ecological services these woody plants provide.

Why This Field Guide Matters

The Amazon Rainforest is facing numerous threats, including deforestation, climate change, and illegal logging. The loss of this incredible habitat puts the future of its unique plant life at risk. By delving into this field guide, you not only appreciate the beauty of the woody plants of the Amazon but also become an advocate for their protection.

Education and awareness are essential tools in conservation efforts. Through this field guide, we hope to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the Amazon's woody plants and their habitats. By understanding the role these plants play in maintaining the delicate balance of the rainforest ecosystem, we can work together to protect this vital natural resource.

Appreciating the Natural Wonders of the Amazon

The Amazon Rainforest is a treasure trove of biodiversity, with its woody plants serving as the backbone of this magnificent ecosystem. This field guide aims to celebrate the uniqueness and beauty of these plants, encouraging us to appreciate their wonder and contribute to their preservation.

Embark on an extraordinary visual journey through the vibrant world of Amazon's woody plants with our comprehensive field guide. Let us inspire you to protect and conserve the invaluable natural heritage of the Amazon Rainforest for generations to come.

A Pictorial Field Guide to the Woody Plants of the Amazon VOL. V: LEGUMINOSAE

by Sheree K. Nielsen(Kindle Edition)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	60878 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	316 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE

Volume I of A Pictorial Field Guide to the Woody Plants of the Amazon focuses on the fruits of all known Guianan plants covering about one-hundred families, 546 genera, and over 2,000 species. Moreover, the fruits of a few major edible-fruit producing families that occur in the larger Amazon and not in the Guianas are also included, such as a number of Anacardiaceae, Annonaceae, Lecythidaceae, Myristicaceae, and Sapotaceae. This catalogue is restricted to woody plants only, i.e. trees and shrubs reaching over 1.5 m in height when full grown, lianas, vines, (hemi)-epiphytic climbing shrubs, and (sub)-ligneous epiphytes. Volumes II – IX of A Pictorial Field Guide to the Woody Plants of the Amazon treat 114 plant families in alphabetical order. Volume V covers the superfamily LEGUMINOSAE, as follows:

LEGUMINOSAE de Jussieu - 11
CAESALPINIOIDEAER. Br. - 11
PAPILIONOIDEAE R. Br. - 86
MIMOSOIDEAE R. Br. - 191
INDEX OF ALL PLANT FAMILIES & GENERA - VOL. N°/page(s) - 295
INDEX OF VERNACULAR NAMES USED IN BRAZIL - 304

Each family is headed by a short family description based mainly on the more practicable field characters of leaves, inflorescences, flowers, and fruits. The section Notes includes remarks on habit, secretory systems, and seed dispersal - only when one may generalize on family level. Following a family description, each genus within the family is numbered and mentioned together with the author’s name. A genus description is given when more than one species within the genus are described. Each genus is followed by the species in alphabetical order and sub-numbered. This facilitates a quick determination of both the number of genera treated within a certain family and the number of species treated within a certain genus. The species name is followed by the author’s name according to up-to-date taxonomic literature, while one or more synonyms may be added in brackets. The species descriptions, as presented in Volumes II-IX, usually include four sections, the first word of each section being printed in italics. The first section gives simple leaf characters as far as they are practicable in the field, using for instance a pair of binoculars. The second section describes main characters of inflorescence, infructescence, (fruiting) calyx, flowering and/or fruiting pedicel. The third section describes, as detailed as possible, external and internal characters of fruit and seed(s). The fourth section, “Notes”, gives various remarks that may be useful in the field, such as plant habit, presence of secretory systems, bark features, seed dispersal strategy, phenology, occurrence (based on data from literature and samples in the Utrecht Herbarium plant collection),habitat and soil type (data usually taken from labels),and geographical distribution within the Guianas and the larger Amazonian region (data based on the literature and checklists from the respective countries, label information and the internet).