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The Cycads by Loran Whitelock, published in 2002, is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the world of cycads, a group of ancient, palm-like plants that have existed since the time of the dinosaurs.
The book covers their taxonomy, biology, cultivation, conservation, and natural habitats, providing detailed descriptions of various cycad species from around the world. Richly illustrated with high-quality photographs, this volume serves as both a scientific reference and a practical guide for botanists, horticulturists, and plant enthusiasts interested in these fascinating and endangered plants. Few other plants, with the possible exception of palms, can rival cycads for variety of foliage, size, and form. In spite of such diversity, however, cycads represent an ancient lineage whose fossil history extends over 200 million years.
Cycads are tough and durable, not only as survivors but also as ornamental plants of great intrinsic interest. Yet cycads in the wild are all endangered. Whitelock has spent decades studying cycads in their natural habitats around the world and in cultivation. Through his efforts, a well-documented program of propagation has made an increasing variety of cycads available to those who wish to grow and know more about them.
Signed by author Loran Whitelock, The Cycads is a valuable addition to any botanical collection.
