Table of Contents

Introduction
Keys to Major Taxa
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida: Magnoliidae and Hamamelidae
Literature Cited
Appendix: Llist of Major Flora and Checklists
Index to Authors
Index

Reviews

"Likely to be regarded as a major event in botany. Its volumes provide more authoritative and useful treatments than do the regional accounts, which hitherto have been the only available source for scientists, conservationists, land managers, agriculturalists, foresters, prospectors for medicinal plants, and amateur naturalists." --The New York Times
"What you get here is a lot more than what you see.... authoritative. This is a dictionary of plant species, the working vocabulary of plant biodiversity, as essential to its knowing, productive users as any big dictionary." --Scientific American
"...a superbly edited volume with concise descriptions, keys, species diagnoses, and terse comments. The editors and authors are to be congratulated for a fine work. The extensive literature cited section is a treasure trove of books and papers tracing the development of North American systematic botany. The editors and contributors of this volume have certainly set a high standard for others to meet in the future."--Economic Botany
". . .the most complete and up-to-date scientific overview of plant families in North America. . . . Highly recommended for specialized botany and horticulture collections."--Library Journal
"As exceptional as the first two volumes, this clear, well-organized, and thoroughly referenced volume provides detailed treatments for the Magnoliophyta by experts who have critically reviewed the literature....Highly recommended for public and academic institutions with botanical reference responsibilities."--Choice
"Like the previous volumes, it is an essential reference for botanists and anyone with a serious interest in North American plants. Most highly recommended."--Wildlife Activist
"Follows the pattern of excellence already established with the previous publication of volumes 1 and 2." --Science Books & Films
"Highly recommended for specialized botany and horticulture collections."--Library Journal
"Boasts almost 600 fact-filled pages. . .each species account is clear and concise, with generously large type that is easy on the eye. The authors' laudable aim is to make the book accessible to both botanists and non-botanists." --New Scientist
" . . . an important addition to any academic and large public library. It is useful for students, teachers, researchers, and interested lay people.
"As one of the most important floristic contributions of this century, the Flora of North America North of Mexico is a must that should be in every library and on the shelf of every botanist interested in the diversity of plants."--Quarterly Review of Biology