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The Rocky Mountain region's diverse geography overflows with edible plant species. From salsify to pearly everlasting, currants to pine nuts, Foraging the Rocky Mountains guides you to 85 edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the region. This valuable...

Covering the almost three million acres of southernmost Texas known as the Lower Rio Grande Valley, this user-friendly guide is an essential reference for nature enthusiasts, farmers and ranchers, professional botanists, and anyone interested in the...

While day-flying butterflies have long captured the attention of nature enthusiasts, moth species outnumber butterfly species by about fifteen to one, with many being overlooked due to their mostly nocturnal habits. Although they are far less noticeable...

California's varied landscape is characterized by a spectacular abundance of plant life, including a magnificent variety of trees and shrubs. This is the first book to combine the trees and shrubs of California in one accessible field guide. Trees and...

Harold Biswell's decades of research and field experience were a major factor in developing policies of controlled or prescribed burning, which mimics or reintroduces the natural fire cycle. This comprehensive study introduces the principles and...

Tropical plants, from the self-peeling banana to the Brasilian rain tree, are a rich and biologically diverse group which draw attention with striking colours, textures and structures.These pocket-size profiles introduce you to the beautiful plants that...

This concise and easy-to-use field guide provides a wealth of information about the plants of the rich wetland ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest. Grouped by habitat, this guide describes wooded wetland, wetland prairie, marshy shore, shrub swamp, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780877459361Author Mark MullerPage Count 16Imprint University of Iowa PressPublisher University of Iowa PressDimensions(mm) 229mm * 105mm * 114mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780870714702Author David BiekFormat PaperbackPage Count 277Imprint Oregon State UniversityPublisher Oregon State University

Features full-color photos and descriptions of some 175 alien species--both terrestrial and aquaticDetailed species accounts include information on identifying characteristics, effects on the ecosystem, and effective management techniquesSecond edition...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780877454649Author Lawrence J. EilersFormat PaperbackPage Count 218Imprint University of Iowa PressPublisher University of Iowa PressWeight(grams) 333g

This volume presents the findings of four studies of the ironwood tree found in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and northwestern Mexico. Topics include perennial plants that depend on the shade of the ironwood for their survival, variation in the diversity...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908819383Author Hilary WallaceFormat PaperbackPage Count 8Imprint Field Studies CouncilPublisher Field Studies CouncilWeight(grams) 40gDimensions(mm)...

Among the plant species of the Great Basin rangeland, the Purshia - ancient members of the rose family evolved to survive the aridity and temperature extremes of this harsh region - are one of the most important. In this first book-length study of this...

Now outdoorsman and survivalists can own this comprehensive and handy guide to edible plants authored by the US Army. Whether you are a stranded soldier, a wilderness hiker, or you just want to know which plants growing in your backyard are edible, this...

The latest contribution from the unbeatable Andy MacKinnon and Jim Pojar features more than 500 plants found in the alpine regions of western North America from the Arctic to southern Oregon; includes trees, shrubs, flowering plants, grasses, mosses and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781736924129Author Charles W KaneFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Lincoln Town PressPublisher Lincoln Town PressWeight(grams) 45gDimensions(mm) 211mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781420520026Author Robin Wall KimmererFormat HardbackImprint Thorndike Press Large PrintPublisher Thorndike Press Large PrintWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781736924143Author Charles W KaneFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Lincoln Town PressPublisher Lincoln Town PressWeight(grams) 118gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope describes the remarkable flora of the state, distinctive in its altitudinal range, numerous microhabitats, and ancient and rare plants. Together with Colorado Flora: Western Slope, Fourth Edition, these volumes are designed...

An elegant reference guide to the meaning of plants in art and life. From early Egyptian reverence for the acacia and the lotus, to the Victorian language of flowers and the works of Vincent Van Gogh and Georgia O'Keeffe, we have long sought meaning in...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780977133352Author Charles W KaneFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Lincoln Town PressPublisher Lincoln Town PressWeight(grams) 159gDimensions(mm) 211mm *...

For both botanists and gardeners, a full-color introduction to an important genus of wetland plants that make up about 7 percent of the flora of the Upper MidwestSedges are among the world's most diverse and ecologically important plant families, with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648413292Author Maggie HerskovitsFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Microcosm PublishingPublisher Microcosm Publishing

This valuable reference guide will help you identify and appreciate the continually changing list of wild, harvestable treasures of Idaho.Inside you'll find: detailed descriptions of edible plants and animals; tips on finding, preparing, and using...

Discover the wonders of the natural world with this beautiful collection of botanical wall charts from around the globe.The opening of the 19th century ushered in an age of unprecedented scientific discovery and artistry. As the development of the...

From the acclaimed photographer and botanist Roger Phillips, Trees of Britain is the definitive arboreal handbook for all admirers of the natural world. This new edition of the bestselling guide features over 1,000 full-colour photographs and an updated...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937862930Author Mary O'BrienFormat PaperbackImprint Leaning Tree TalesPublisher Leaning Tree Tales

A comprehensive photographic identification guide to all of the native trees and shrubs of Great Britain and Ireland and many of the common non-native speciesTrees of Britain and Ireland is packed with practical information, photos and illustrations that...

Identify Arizona wildflowers with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. With this famous field guide by Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers, and Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower...

This accessibly written and authoritative guide updates the beloved and much-used 1970s classic, Seacoast Plants of the Carolinas. In this completely reimagined book, Paul E. Hosier provides a rich, new reference guide to plant life in the coastal zone...

This guide to common and unique plants found in forests of the Southeast thoroughly covers 330 species of forbs (herbaceous plants), grasses, vines, and shrubs, with a special emphasis on the plants' role in wildlife sustenance. Packed with detailed...

Comprehensive photographic guide to the orchids of the region written by leading experts, who between them have decades of orchid field and research experience. The book covers orchids from Europe and the Mediterranean, extending to Turkey and the...

Polysaccharide gums have a wide range of applications due to their hydrophilic properties. They have been used as a gelling agent, encapsulating agent, thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer. Sourcing natural gums from botanical and plant sources has...

A celebration of trees with beautiful botanical art at its centre, along with entertaining and informative text. Paintings by botanical artist Masumi Yamanaka illustrate the oldest and finest trees at Kew Gardens, showing flowers, foliage and fruit at...

Acquired by the State of Texas in 1988 and first opened to the public as Big Bend State Natural Area in 1991, Big Bend Ranch State Park (BBR) lies within the southern Big Bend of the Trans-Pecos, encompassing some 492 square miles of the Chihuahuan...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635421927Author Stefano MancusoFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Other Press LLCPublisher Other Press LLC

Wildflowers of California is a comprehensive field guide for anyone wishing to learn about the amazingly diverse wildflowers of the region. Organized by flower colour and shape, and including a range map for each flower described, the guide is as...

This book discusses traditional Maori uses of native plants of the South Island of New Zealand and traditions around them. The text describes the features and uses of each plant, listed alphabetically for quick reference. These stories of native plants...