The book of leaves : a leaf-by-leaf guide to six hundred of the world’s great trees / Allen J. Coombes edited by Zsolt Debreczy.

Coombes, Allen J.
Chicago London : The University of Chicago Press, 2010.
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Includes bibliographical references (page 649) and indexes.
What is a tree? — What is a leaf? — Leaf function — The variety of leaves — Leaf shape and arrangement — Leaf anatomy — Understanding plant names — Identifying tree leaves — The leaves.
In this lavishly illustrated volume, the trees that have enriched our lives finally get their full due, through a focus on the humble leaves that serve, in a sense, as their public face. The Book of Leaves offers a visually stunning and scientifically engaging guide to six hundred of the most impressive and beautiful leaves from around the world. Each leaf is reproduced here at its actual size, in full color, and is accompanied by an explanation of the range, distribution, abundance, and habitat of the tree on which it’s found. Brief scientific and historical accounts of each tree and related species include fun-filled facts and anecdotes that broaden its portrait. –Pub. desc.

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