Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants

Series Editors: U. Eggli, H.E.K. Hartmann

During evolution, many species have adapted to dry and arid environments by developing
the ability to store water in their stems, leaves, or underground organs. These succulents
can be found in a wide range of plant families.
 
The IllustratedHandbook of Succulent Plants, consisting of six volumes, covers over
9000 taxa of succulents (excluding cacti). In addition to the volumes on Monocotyledons
and Dicotyledons, separate volumes are devoted to those families with predominantly
succulent members, which show an especially great diversity, namely Aizoaceae,
Asclepiadaceae and Crassulaceae. Following an alphabetical listing of families, genera and
species, detailed descriptions are given, including the taxonomy with synonyms, data on
the distribution and ecology, references, and keys to genera, species or subspecies. Over
2000 superb colour photographs complete this inventory of succulent plants.

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