This chapter provides an overview of the vegetation of Mexico, authored by Jerzy Rzedowski and edited by Laura Huerta M., a retired professor from the National Institute of Biological Sciences. The book, first published in 1978, was digitized in 2005 by the National Commission for Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity. It covers a wide range of topics, including the historical development of botanical knowledge, physical geography, climate, human influence, floristic relationships, and the classification of vegetation types. The content is divided into 21 chapters, each focusing on different aspects of Mexican vegetation, from tropical forests to aquatic communities. The book also includes illustrations, a glossary, and an index, making it a comprehensive resource for researchers and students interested in the flora of Mexico.This chapter provides an overview of the vegetation of Mexico, authored by Jerzy Rzedowski and edited by Laura Huerta M., a retired professor from the National Institute of Biological Sciences. The book, first published in 1978, was digitized in 2005 by the National Commission for Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity. It covers a wide range of topics, including the historical development of botanical knowledge, physical geography, climate, human influence, floristic relationships, and the classification of vegetation types. The content is divided into 21 chapters, each focusing on different aspects of Mexican vegetation, from tropical forests to aquatic communities. The book also includes illustrations, a glossary, and an index, making it a comprehensive resource for researchers and students interested in the flora of Mexico.