Rhododendron Species Azaleas

This is the last volume of H. H. Davidian's complete and detailed taxonomic treatment of the genus. Lepidote rhododendrons were covered in Volume I; Volumes II and III were devoted to Elepidote species. This long-awaited fourth volume covers Series Azalea. The core of the book is a list of azaleas in their subseries, keys to the five subseries, and full descriptions of all 104 species. The keys provided in the book make it possible for any grower, professional or amateur, to identify with reasonable accuracy every azalea species in cultivation. Also of critical importance is Davidian's synopsis of azalea species and some of their characteristics, along with lists of synonyms and doubtful taxa. Volume IV of this important and lavishly illustrated study will be welcomed by every botanist, plant enthusiast, and gardener with a serious interest in azaleas.H. H. Davidian is widely recognized internationally as one of the leading authorities on the genus Rhododendron. He has been associated for over 40 years with the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, and has devoted his time principally to the study of this group of plants. Edinburgh has, since the first introduction of Rhododendron species from China and the Himalayas, been a principal center for the study and taxonomy of the species.The author's acknowledged expertise in identifying species and varieties of rhododendrons is the outcome of the lifelong devotion to the plant. He has described and named many species.Davidian, H. H. is the author of 'Rhododendron Species Azaleas' with ISBN 9780881923117 and ISBN 0881923117.