Plant Life category: 1095 books
by
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 2015
The book will describe the xylem structure of different plant groups, and will put the findings in a physiological and ecological context. For instance, when differences in vessel diameter are featured, then there will be an explanation why this matters for water transport efficiency and safety from...
Ginseng, the Divine Root
The Curious History of the Plant That Captivated the World
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2006
The story behind ginseng is as remarkable as the root itself. Prized for its legendary curative powers, ginseng launched the rise to power of China's last great dynasty; inspired battles between France and England; and sparked a boom in Minnesota comparable to the California Gold Rush. It has made...
by Ram Dutta
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2006
Dr. Ram Dutta is Head of Department of Plant Pathology, Janta (P.G.) College, Bakewar, Etawah (B++ rated). Hre did his B.Sc. (Ag.), from Purvanchal University, Jaunpur (U.P.); M.Sc. (Ag.) Mycology and Plant Pathology, from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi; and Ph.D in Plant Pathology, from...
by Edward Knobel
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2013
With its clear, easy-to-use format, accurate line drawings, and concise descriptions, Edward Knobel's Field Guide can help make you an expert at identifying the common grasses, sedges, and rushes of the United States. Over 370 of the most common species are accurately described in this handy volume:...
Shamanic Plant Medicine - Magic Mushrooms
The Holy Children
Language: English
Release Date: January 25, 2019
The Shamanic Plant Medicine series acts as an introduction to specific teacher plants used by shamans in a variety of cultures to facilitate spirit communion, healing, divination and personal discovery, and which are increasingly known, used and respected in Western society by modern shamans as a...
by Maggie Campbell-Culver
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2014
A fascinating history of Britain's plant biodiversity and a unique account of how our garden landscape has been transformed over 1000 years, from 200 species of plant in the year 1000 to the astonishing variety of plants we can all see today. Thousands of plants have been introduced into Britain since...
by Charlotte Schneider
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2016
An adventure into the plant world through the eyes of a forester. Neighboring plants, sunlight and the beautiful animals that fly through the air, rain water, soil and the wonderful animals that make dirt their home, are all a living part of this book. This is a personal story of growth through the...
Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics
Embracing the Myths, Traditions, Superstitions, and Folk-Lore of the Plant Kingdom
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2014
This edition features
• illustrations
• a linked Table of Contents, Footnotes, and Index
CONTENTS (abridged list)
PART THE FIRST.
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I.
THE WORLD-TREES OF THE ANCIENTS.
...
CHAPTER XV.
PLANT SYMBOLISM AND LANGUAGE.
CHAPTER XVI.
FUNERAL PLANTS
PART THE SECOND.
AN...
Woody Plants of Utah
A Field Guide with Identification Keys to Native and Naturalized Trees, Shrubs, Cacti, and Vines
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2012
A comprehensive guide that includes a vast range of species and plant communities and employs thorough, original keys. Based primarily on vegetative characteristics, the keys don't require that flowers or other reproductive features be present, like many plant guides. And this guide's attention to...
by
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
The Sixth International Conference on Mediterranean Climate ecosystems was held at Maleme (Crete), Greece, from September 23 to September 27, 1991. This conference had as its theme 'Plant-Animal Interactions in Mediterranean-type Ecosystems'. Most of the papers presented to that meeting have already...
by Lauren Brown
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2012
The help you need identifying the dormant but visible vestiges of spring and summer wildflowers and other plants.
When it was first published, Roger Tory Peterson said of Weeds and Wildflowers in Winter (originally published as Wildflowers and Winter Weeds), "this book will be a joy to...
Southern California Mountains Wildflowers
A Field Guide to Wildflowers above 5,000 Feet: San Bernardino, San Gabriel, and San Jacinto Ranges
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2016
Southern California Mountains Wildflowers presents 380 plant species of the diverse southern California Mountains, including dominant species and plants most likely noticed. With information about distinguishing less common species from those that are more widespread, this guide is sure to please...
Plant Science Experiments
Pflanzenwissenschaftliche Experimente für Familien und Schulklassen
Language: German
Release Date: November 1, 2016
Wie forschen PflanzenwissenschaftlerInnen und wel- chen Beitrag leisten sie, um den Herausforderungen des 21. Jahrhunderts zu begegnen? Diese Fragen werden uns durch dieses Buch begleiten. Wir mochten zeigen, warum und wie sich PflanzenwissenschaftlerInnen mit der wachsenden Nachfrage der Weltbevolkerung...
by Miles Kelly
Language: English
Release Date: August 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: August 6, 2012
The fantastically successful 100 Facts series takes an in-depth look to reveal the life of plants in this brilliant book. Discover some of the many different species, and how they survive in the driest, wettest and coldest environments on Earth. Learn about the inner workings of plants, how some have...