The IRIS Family : Natural History and Classification$ 34.85 Publisher: Timber Press; 1st Edition 2008 Language: English Hardcover: 336 pages ISBN: 9780881928976 Item Weight: ? 3.25 pounds Irises and their relatives are lily-like plants related to the orchid and narcissus families, with whom they share a propensity for large, brightly colored, attractive flowers. Many have longlasting flowers—Iris, Gladiolus, and Freesia are among the most important cut-flower crops in the world. The intricate flowers of the iris family are finely adapted for pollination by a variety of animals, including hummingbirds, sunbirds, beetles, butterflies, moths, wasps, and bees. This intimate connection between flower form and pollination biology reveals how the marvelous range of flower colors, shapes, and scents are vital to the lives of the species. The diversity of Iridaceae is illustrated in more than 200 superb photographs supplemented by expert line drawings. A lifetime of work by the world's expert on Iridaceae is distilled in this definitive account. Botanists, ecologists, naturalists, and gardeners will find this an essential reference. Title: The IRIS Family : Natural History and Classification Author Name: John C. Manning and Peter Goldblatt Created: 2008 ISBN Number: 0881928976 ISBN-13: 9780881928976 Country of Origin: USA Location Published: USA, Timber Press: 2008 Binding: Hardcover Book Condition: New Type: Hardcover Categories: Horticulture & Gardening Seller ID: 9780881928976 Related products The Wisden Collector's GuideSelect options The Boat Cookbook : Real Food for Hungry SailorsSelect options Taylor Swift Era by Era: The Unauthorized BiographyAdd to cart The Mini Encyclopedia of Garden PondsSelect options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Loom Knitting Primer (Second Edition): A Beginner's Guide to Knitting on a Loom with Over 35 Fun Projects (No-Needle Knits)Add to cart