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cover of Flora of Iraq Volume 6: Compositae

Flora of Iraq Volume 6

Compositae

Edited by Shahina A. Ghazanfar, John R. Edmondson, D. J. Nicholas Hind

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 2019

The Flora of Iraq is the only flora for this region in the Middle East. It enables anyone documenting, studying, or managing Iraq’s vast and rich flora to identify the vascular cryptograms and flowering plants. In addition to the detailed taxonomic information, a large amount of supplementary data of general biological interest and economic interest is provided, as well as notes on vernacular names. Nearing completion, it fills a major gap in the floral knowledge of Iraq. Volume 6 covers the Compositae in its entirety.
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cover of Flora of Iraq, Volume Five, Part Two: Lythraceae to Campanulaceae

Flora of Iraq, Volume Five, Part Two

Lythraceae to Campanulaceae

Edited by Shahina A. Ghazanfar and John R. Edmondson

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 2014

The Flora of Iraq is the only comprehensive reference for this region in the Middle East. It enables anyone documenting, studying, or managing Iraq’s vast and rich flora to identify the vascular cryptograms and flowering plants. In addition to detailed taxonomic information, it includes general biological and economic data, as well as notes on vernacular names. As this collection nears completion, it fills a major gap in the floral knowledge of Iraq.
 
Plant families included in Volume 5, Part 2 are Lythraceae, Onagraceae, Haloragaceae, Gentianaceae, Menyanthaceae, Primulaceae, Plumbaginaceae, Plantaginaceae, Crassulaceae, Saxifragaceae, Vahliaceae, Umbelliferae, Valerianaceae, Dipsaceae, and Campanulaceae.   
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