Bactris (Palmae). Flora Neotropica (79) NYBG Partner It is ambitious

It is ambitious

Inside Herbal Handbook are fifty-one herbs portrayed in words and rare botanical art curated by experts at The New York Botanical Garden

a fully illustrated series with eight books completed

the additions and corrections include: revised descriptions of several species and subspecies

and Laird examines the cases of several plant species valued in traditional and contemporary medicine

Bactris (Palmae). Flora Neotropica (79) NYBG Partner It is ambitiousA revision is given of the neotropical palm genus Bactris, based on the study of morphology and anatomy. Seventy three species and 21 varieties are recognized. Seven new species and one new variety are described. Two new combinations are made. Seven lectotypes and nine neotypes are designated. This treatment includes keys, descriptions, black and white illustrations, and distribution maps.