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This book is an invaluable compilation of ecological information on
244 species of trees, shrubs, and woody vines found in the northern
half of the Florida peninsula and in the Florida panhandle. It
covers the full range of native species in the region as well as
common exotic plants, drawing on original experience and field
research by ecologist Robert Simons. For each species, Simons
describes the plant's leaves, flowers, and fruit, geographical
distribution, size, and lifespan. He also discusses its typical
habitats, soil and light requirements, water needs and flooding
tolerance, adaption to fire, economic importance, and the plants,
insects, and diseases most often associated with it. Notably, the
book focuses on each plant's relationship with wildlife, including
which species eat the fruit or foliage or pollinate the flowers. It
also features an introduction to the biological communities of
northern Florida and a helpful glossary of botanical terms. The
Ecology of the Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of Northern Florida
provides gardeners, landscapers, scientists, and students a
foundational understanding of how these plants fit into the
communities of organisms in which they live and how they have
adapted to their place in their physical environment.
Although relatively little known, fungi provide the links between
the various organisms and ecosystems that underpin our functioning
planet. The Allure of Fungi presents fungi through multiple
perspectives - those of mycologists and ecologists, foragers and
forayers, naturalists and farmers, aesthetes and artists,
philosophers and Traditional Owners. It explores how a history of
entrenched fears and misconceptions about fungi has led to their
near absence in Australian ecological consciousness and
biodiversity conservation. Through the combination of engaging text
and stunning photography, the author reflects on how aesthetic,
sensate experience deepened by scientific knowledge offers the best
chance for understanding fungi, the forest and human interactions
with them. FEATURES: An interdisciplinary exploration of fungi,
their role in nature and relationships with different cultures
Engaging personal anecdotes take readers on a journey of discovery
into the world of fungi and fungus enthusiasts Evocative text and
stunning macrophotography are combined in an amalgam of history,
science and art.
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‘To discover so many intriguing things about trees from around the world is truly wonderful. This beautifully illustrated book reveals just how much these useful, fascinating, dangerous yet beautiful living beings really contribute to our lives’ Dame Judi Dench
More than 60,000 species of trees are found in an amazing variety of forms, sizes and habitats. Every tree has its own story and here are over 60, selected for their particular resonance and connection with humankind and representing most of the world’s major zones and ecologies. In portraits that combine vivid cultural and historical narrative with a firm scientific grounding, the authors reveal the details of trees from around the world, both familiar and strange. We use timbers for building and creating, have discovered which tree fruits and seeds taste delicious, and which can kill or cure us, and which species can add colour and spirituality to our lives – from the timber of mahogany to the delights of chocolate and pomegranate, from the medicinal tea tree to the deadly manchineel, and from fragrant frankincense to the highly prized dragon’s blood tree.
Artists and botanists alike have been inspired by trees for centuries, and a varied and beautiful range of images from the unrivalled archive at Kew illustrate the stories, to create this enlightening and enchanting book.
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