Description

The book ""Preliminary Revision of the North American Species of Echinocactus, Cereus, and Opuntia"" was written by John Merle Coulter and published in 1896. The book focuses on the taxonomy and classification of three genera of cacti found in North America: Echinocactus, Cereus, and Opuntia. The author provides a detailed description of each species within these genera, including their physical characteristics and geographic distribution. Coulter also includes illustrations of the cacti, which aid in the identification of each species. In addition to the descriptions and illustrations, the book also includes a discussion of the history and evolution of these cacti, as well as their economic and cultural significance to the people of North America. Overall, ""Preliminary Revision of the North American Species of Echinocactus, Cereus, and Opuntia"" is a comprehensive guide to the cacti of North America, providing valuable information for botanists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the flora of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.