Plant Systematics, Second — Edition

The second edition is structured to guide readers from the basic principles of taxonomy to the complex application of molecular data:

: Simpson emphasizes an "integrative approach" that combines classical morphology with cutting-edge DNA sequencing and phylogenetics. Plant Systematics, Second Edition

: The book uses cladistics to classify species based on common ancestry, allowing students to trace how plants have adapted over millions of years. The second edition is structured to guide readers

: This edition expanded its coverage significantly, including 15 fern families, 9 gymnosperm families, and increasing angiosperm (flowering plant) treatments from 100 to 129. Key Features of the Second Edition including 15 fern families