Peonies of the World: Part III Phylogeny and Evolution

By De-Yuan Hong

A richly illustrated source of information on the phylogeny and evolution of peonies.
 
De-Yuan Hong’s three-volume monograph of the popular genus Paeonia—more popularly known as peonies—is a comprehensive taxonomic revision based on extensive field observations, population sampling, and a thorough multidisciplinary examination of more than 5,000 specimens. This third and final volume is a rich source of information on the phylogeny and evolution of peonies, illustrated with photographs, line drawings, and maps, making it an essential reference for trained botanists and amateur gardening hobbyists alike.
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
• Release date: Sep 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781842467381

De-Yuan Hong

Hong De-Yuan graduated from Institute of Botany, CAS in 1966. He is currently a professor of Institute of Botany, CAS, elected as member of CAS in 1991 and member of Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) in 2001. He is Vice-Chairman of the Botanical Society of China, Correspondent member of the Botanical Society of America, Correspondent member of the Botanical Society of Japan, and Director of the Department of Life Sciences, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). Professor Hong has been working on systematics and evolution of plants (Campanulaceae, Paeoniaceae, Scrophulariaceae) more than 45 years, found 8 new genera and more than 50 new species. He published 260 papers and 15 books, including 4 English titles. He is the vice co-chair of the editorial committee, Flora of China.

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