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A delightful illustrated treasury of botanical facts and fancy
Florapedia is an eclectic A-Z compendium of botanical lore. With
more than 100 enticing entries-on topics ranging from
achlorophyllous plants that use a fungus as an intermediary to
obtain nutrients from other plants to zygomorphic flowers that
admit only the most select pollinators-this collection is a
captivating journey into the realm of botany. Writing in her
incomparably engaging style, Carol Gracie discusses remarkable
plants from around the globe, botanical art and artists, early
botanical explorers, ethnobotanical uses of plants, botanical
classification and terminology, the role of plants in history, and
more. She shares illuminating facts about van Gogh's sunflowers and
reveals how a hallucinogenic weed left its enduring mark on the
early history of the Jamestown colony. Gracie describes the travels
of John and William Bartram-father and son botanists and explorers
who roamed widely in early America in search of plants-and delves
into the miniature ecosystems entangled in Spanish moss. The book's
convenient size allows for it to be tucked into a pocket or bag,
making it the perfect companion on your own travels. With charming
drawings by Amy Jean Porter, Florapedia is the ideal gift book for
the plant enthusiast in your life and a rare pleasure for anyone
interested in botanical art, history, medicine, or exploration.
Features a real cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design
From the acclaimed author of Spring Wildflowers of the Northeast, a
beautifully illustrated follow-up introduction to the
summer-blooming wildflowers of the northeastern United States and
Canada This exquisitely illustrated volume provides an accessible,
in-depth introduction to summer-blooming wildflowers of the
northeastern United States and Canada. Featuring more than 700
detailed color photos and a large, beautifully designed format, the
book delves into the life histories of more than thirty-five
wildflowers and their relatives, from common roadside favorites,
such as asters and milkweeds, to interesting, lesser-known species,
including Indian pipe and ginseng. Drawing on a wealth of personal
experience and the latest scientific research, and presenting it
all in terms anyone can understand, acclaimed naturalist and
photographer Carol Gracie invites readers to enhance their
appreciation of the beauty of these wildflowers by learning not
just their names or how many petals they have, but what pollinates
them, how their seeds are dispersed, how they interact with other
plants and animals, how Native Americans and other people have used
them, and other interesting facts. Each species is illustrated with
a range of detailed color photos that not only capture its beauty
but illustrate the features discussed in the text and show the
plant in its environment alongside the pollinators, herbivores, or
seed dispersers with which, in many cases, the wildflower has
evolved. Other topics covered include the naming of wildflowers;
pathogens and pests; related species in other parts of the world;
and wildflowers in history, literature, and art. Presenting
authoritative information in an inviting style, Summer Wildflowers
of the Northeast is an ideal volume for wildflower lovers, outdoor
enthusiasts, naturalists, students, and more. Showcases the most
spectacular summer-blooming wildflowers of the northeastern United
States and Canada Features more than 700 stunning full-color photos
Covers the life histories, lore, and uses of more than 35 species
and their relatives Combines the latest scientific research with an
easy-to-read style Features species accounts for these wildflowers:
Alpine Wildflowers American Cranberry American Ginseng American
Lotus Asters Beechdrops Blackberry-lily Bog Orchids Broad-leaved
Helleborine Buckbean Bunchberry Cardinal Flower Chicory Common
Milkweed Common Mullein Evening-Primrose Fringed Gentian Fringed
Orchids Goldenrods Grass-of-Parnassus Indian Pipe Jewelweed
Jimsonweed Lilies Patridge-berry Passion-flowers Pipsissewa Prickly
Pear Purple Pitcher Plant Queen Anne's Lace Showy Lady-slipper
Swamp Rose-mallow Wild Leek Wild Lupine Yellow Pond-lily
An acclaimed, beautifully illustrated introduction to
spring-blooming wildflowers of the northeastern United States and
Canada This exquisitely illustrated volume provides an accessible,
in-depth introduction to spring-blooming wildflowers of the
northeastern United States and Canada. Featuring more than 500
detailed color photos and a large, beautifully designed format, the
book delves into the life histories of more than thirty-five
wildflowers and their relatives, from common favorites, such as
bloodroot and Jack-in-the-pulpit, to interesting, lesser-known
species, including miterwort and featherfoil. Drawing on a wealth
of personal experience and the latest scientific research, and
presenting it all in terms anyone can understand, acclaimed
naturalist and photographer Carol Gracie invites readers to enhance
their appreciation of the beauty of these wildflowers by learning
not just their names or how many petals they have, but what
pollinates them, how their seeds are dispersed, how they interact
with other plants and animals, how Native Americans and other
people have used them, and other interesting facts. Each species is
illustrated with a range of detailed color photos that not only
capture its beauty but illustrate the features discussed in the
text and show the plant in its environment alongside the
pollinators, herbivores, or seed dispersers with which, in many
cases, the wildflower has evolved. Other topics covered include the
naming of wildflowers; pathogens and pests; related species in
other parts of the world; and wildflowers in history, literature,
and art. Presenting authoritative information in an inviting style,
Spring Wildflowers of the Northeast is an ideal volume for
wildflower lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists, students, and
more. Showcases the most spectacular spring-blooming wildflowers of
the northeastern United States and Canada Features more than 500
stunning full-color photos Covers the life histories, lore, and
uses of more than 35 species and their relatives Combines the
latest scientific research with an easy-to-read style Features
species accounts for these wildflowers: Baneberries Bloodroot Blue
Cohosh Blue-eyed Mary Celandines Columbine Dutchman's Breeches
Early Meadow-rue Early Saxifrage False Hellebore Featherfoil
Fire-pink Fringed Polygala Hepaticas Jack-in-the-pulpit
Lady-slippers Lesser Celandine Lousewort Mayapple Miterwort
One-flowered Cancer-root Skunk Cabbage Spring Beauties Squawroot
Trilliums Trout-lily Twinleaf Violets Virgina Bluebells Wild Ginger
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