Understanding the Flowering Plants: A Practical Guide for Botanical Illustrators

Plants constantly surprise us as we look at the intricacy of their structure and how they are put together. This fascinating guide explains what flowering plants are and their relationship to other groups of plants. It provides detailed information on structure and function of the different parts of the flowering plant and highlights important features that are often overlooked by artists. With drawings, paintings and photographs throughout, it advises on how to carry out a botanical study and will prove essential reading for botanical artists, photographers and all those wishing to gain a greater understanding of flowering plants.