Anatomy of Hardwoods of the United States and Canada: An Atlas of Photomicrographs of Selected Trees, Shrubs, and Vines
February 25, 2026
Elisabeth Wheeler has authored an atlas – “Anatomy of Hardwoods of the United States and Canada”. Covering 240 woody dicot species with over 1,250 photomicrographs, this Atlas should be a useful reference for anyone interested in wood structure and identification. There is a short introduction explaining the basics of wood anatomy. Species descriptions are arranged according to the APG IV system. Some species are described and illustrated in print for the first time. Images of selected U.S. fossil woods which share similar features with present-day woods are included as evidence of the great age of some anatomical patterns.
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