Lexicon of Succulent Plants by renowned botanist Hermann Jacobsen is one of the classic reference works devoted to the fascinating world of succulent plants. Long respected by botanists, horticulturists, collectors and serious enthusiasts, this comprehensive lexicon provides an alphabetical survey of hundreds of succulent species, making it an invaluable resource for plant identification, botanical research and cultivation.
This revised and enlarged second English edition builds upon Jacobsen's pioneering German work and presents detailed descriptions, botanical nomenclature, synonyms and classification of succulent plants from around the world, excluding the cactus family which Jacobsen covered separately. Lexicon of Succulent Plants remains an important historical reference, documenting botanical names and classifications that continue to be consulted by collectors and researchers despite modern taxonomic revisions.
Lexicon of Succulent Plants is richly illustrated with numerous black-and-white photographs, assisting readers in identifying species while providing insight into the remarkable diversity of succulents from Africa, Madagascar, the Americas and other arid regions. South African collectors will particularly appreciate the extensive coverage of many genera native to Southern Africa, making this an excellent addition to any specialist botanical library.
Whether used as a practical identification guide, an academic reference or a collectible botanical title, Lexicon of Succulent Plants occupies an important place in twentieth-century horticultural literature. Copies in such attractive condition, complete with their original dust jacket, are increasingly difficult to source, particularly as interest in succulents continues to grow among gardeners and collectors worldwide.
An excellent acquisition for collectors of botanical books, horticultural libraries, succulent enthusiasts and anyone interested in the history of plant taxonomy.
Condition - Near Fine
1977 beige cloth hardcover with red and black spine detail in a near fine, slightly discoloured dust jacket. Internally clean and tightly bound, with foxing confined to the end matter and light age-related page toning.
