 The Cactaceae Image | |
| Author | Nathaniel Lord Britton Joseph Nelson Rose |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Mary Emily Eaton H.A. Wood Kako Morita |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Carnegie institution of Washington |
Publication date | Between 1919 and 1923 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Monograph |
Nathaniel Lord Britton
Joseph Nelson Rose
The Cactaceae is a monograph on plants of the cactus family written by the American botanists Nathaniel Lord Britton and Joseph Nelson Rose and published in multiple volumes between 1919 and 1923. It was landmark study that extensively reorganized cactus taxonomy and is still considered a cornerstone of the field.[1] It was illustrated with drawings and color plates principally by the British botanical artist Mary Emily Eaton as well as with black-and-white photographs.