This work, published in two volumes, contains descriptions of the wood and bark anatomies of 3,000 dicotyledonous plants of 120 families, highlighting the anatomical and phylogenetic diversity of dicotyledonous plants of the Northern Hemisphere.

Presents a taxonomical and ecological evaluation of stem anatomical features of all life forms of dicotyledonous Angiosperms Throughout in color Has a high aesthetic value Opens vast fields of research for dendrochronology, wood anatomy, taxonomy and ecology Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt

Introduction to Volume 2.- Monographic Descriptions (Actinidiaceae Verbenaceae).- Ecological, Morphological, Taxonomical and Functional Significance of Stem Features Within the Dicotyledons.- Anatomical Adaptations to Environmental Conditions.- Ontogeny of the Xylem.- Secondary Woodiness and Paedomorphosis.- Conclusions.- References.-Alphabetic List of Species.