The Album of Plant Families

An Illustrated Exploration of Nature's Beauty and Bounty

By Wendy Hollender

$59.95

Publication Date: 19th May 2026

Abbeville Press

A spectacular poster-sized book that illustrates the family connections between the plants around us, deepening our appreciation of nature

Much like our own family, plant families share characteristics, often in the arrangement of their flowers, leaves, and stems. In this oversized book, acclaimed botanical artist Wendy Hollender depicts twenty-four plant families most commonly encountered in the garden and in the wild. Her superb full-page illustrations, featuring subjects rendered from life in color pencil and watercolor, help us visualize the sometimes surprising connections between different plants—for example, between the zinnia, the dandelion, and romaine lettuce, all members of the sunflower family, Asteraceae.

For each family, Hollender’s lively writings aided by additional illustrations highlight the similarities between family members, and describe her adventures in collecting the subjects (from her backyard garden to the Hawaiian wilderness). Guest essays from a variety of distinguished contributors—including Marta McDowell, the best-selling garden writer; Susan Pell, executive director of the US Botanic Garden; and Dina Falconi, the well-known clinical herbalist—lend fascinating perspectives on the featured plant families.

The Album of Plant Families will be the ultimate gift for all gardeners, foragers, and nature lovers.

PUrchase Plant Family Prints Here

  1. Alliaceae - Onion Family (subfamily of Amarilladacea) 

  2. Amaryllidaceae - Amaryllis Family

  3. Anacardiaceae - Cashew Family 

  4. Apiaceae - Carrot Family

  5. Arecaceae - Palm Family 

  6. Asteraceae - Sunflower Family 

  7. Brassicaceae -  Mustard Family

  8. Cucurbitaceae - Squash Family 

  9. Fabaceae - Pea Family 

  10. Lamiaceae - Mint family

  11. Liliaceae - Tulip Family (Tulipa, a subfamily of Liliaceae) 

  12. Magnoliaceae - Magnolia Family 

  13. Malvaceae - Hibiscus Family

  14. Moraceae -  Fig Family

  15. Orchidaceae - Orchid Family

  16. Poaceae - Grass Family

  17. Rosaceae - Rose Family 

  18. Rubiaceae - Coffee Family 

  19. Rutaceae - Citrus Family

  20. Sapindaceae - Soapberry Family

  21. Solanaceae - Nightshade Family

  22. Zingiberaceae - Ginger Family 

  23. Mushrooms of New York, April through July 2023 (Fungi Kingdom)

  24. Mushrooms of New York, July through October 2023 (Fungi Kingdom)