Download or read book Plantastic written by Catherine Clowes and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that there are plants that eat insects? Plants whose seeds spread in poo? Plants that move when you touch them? And plants that grow on other plants? Plantastic! presents 26 of Australia's most unique and incredible native plants. Discover and identify native plants found in your local park, bushland, or even in your very own backyard. With its perfect balance of fun facts, activities, adventurous ideas and gorgeous illustrations, Plantastic! will prove just how fantastic Australia's native plants really are!
Download or read book Plant Propagation A to Z written by Geoff Bryant and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to plant propagation that illustrates practical step-by-step propagation techniques and offers an alphabetically arranged overview of more than one thousand garden plants.
Download or read book The A to Z of Plant Names written by Allen J. Coombes and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Botanical names can be baffling to even the most experienced gardener. But a plant's botanical name is more than just a handy label—it can tell a plant's country of origin, the shape of its leaves, the color of its petals, and much more. The A to Z of Plant Names clears the confusion and allows every gardener to name plants with confidence. This comprehensive yet handy guide features the botanic names of the plants that gardeners really grow. Additional information includes suggested pronunciation, the common name, the derivation of the scientific name, the number of species currently accepted, the type of plant and the distribution. The A to Z of Plant Names helps demystify names, provides readers with the intriguing background information to naming conventions, and empowers gardeners everywhere to feel confident about naming plants.
Download or read book The A to Z Book of Weeds and Other Useful Plants written by Michael P. Earney and published by Strategic Book Publishing Rights Agency. This book was released on 2015-11-16 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them. When it comes to the world of nature, adults often can’t help other than to say, ‘Don’t touch that!’ ‘Don't play with that!’ or ‘Don’t eat that!’ Of course, children will do all these things anyway. Therefore, simply, intriguingly, informatively, and I hope humorously, this book tries to introduce young and old alike to the plants around us that are considered to be a nuisance, worthless or potentially harmful: the weeds. As we find, those plants that we don’t want, and annually spend millions of dollars trying to eradicate, have served mankind for thousands of years and though we may not realize it, continue to provide food, medicine, shelter, clothing and pleasure to millions of people worldwide. If, seeing a bush or tree laden with fruit, you ever wondered, ‘Can you eat those?’ or have seen a beautiful tiny wildflower and wished you knew its name, this book will start you on a journey of discovery not to be missed, starting right outside your door. Michael P. Earney – Texas 2015
Download or read book Botanica written by Geoffrey Burnie and published by H.F.Ullmann Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is addressed to readers who want to spruce up their own gardens or deepen their botanical knowledge.
Download or read book Prickly Plants written by Ellen Lawrence and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some plants have glossy green leaves. Some have colorful flowers. Some plants have long, sharp spikes. Amazing to look at and painful to touch, cacti and other prickly plants are always a favorite with young children. This book explores how many plants use thorns or spikes to defend themselves from animals that want to eat them. When it comes to cacti, the spines of these plants are actually long, thin leaves that have adapted to keep the plants from losing water in the dry, desert environments where they live. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. From dramatic images to high-interest facts, this book makes learning about plant bodies, defenses, and adaptations a lively and engaging experience.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Plant names written by H. L. Gerth van Wijk and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of Popular Garden Plants from A to Z written by Harry George Witham Fogg and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants written by George Don and published by . This book was released on 1831 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Illustrated Book of Edible Plants written by Jack Staub and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Histories, medicinal uses, and recipe ideas for food plants from A to Z—illustrated with beautiful watercolor art. Focusing on the most growable vegetables, herbs, and fruits for the greatest number of people, Jack Staub tells the stories of their origins and apprises the home gardener on ways to use them, from the table to remedies and potions. Up-to-the-minute cultivation and culinary advice are delivered with accessibility and wit, as well as tidbits of folkore and myth that surround these plants, from the author of 75 Exciting Vegetables for Your Garden, 75 Remarkable Fruits for Your Garden, and 75 Exceptional Herbs for Your Garden.
Download or read book The Illustrated A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants written by Time-Life Books and published by Time Life Medical. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive encyclopedia offers detailed descriptions of over 2,000 ornamental and edible plants, organized into 12 categories, offering readers everything needed to know to grow favorite plants successfully. Includes more than 1,200 full-color photos and index listings of plants.
Download or read book A General History of the Dichleamydeous Plants written by George Don and published by . This book was released on 1832 with total page 892 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Royal Horticultural Society A Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants written by Christopher Brickell and published by . This book was released on 1999-09-30 with total page 1080 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 15000 plants featured in this encyclopedia have been selected by consultants from the UK, North America and Europe. They include not only tried and tested garden favourites, but also a selection of unusual species and cultivars. The plants are arranged alphabetically by botanical name. Common names are cross-referenced throughout, enabling plants to be found easily, even if the botanical name is unfamiliar. Synonyms are similaly cross-referenced. The introduction describes and explains the A-Z section, including detailed features on the plant kingdom, plant nomenclature, types and shapes. Basic concepts of hardiness, cultivation and propogation are set out in straightforward language. The A-Z section consists of individual descriptions of 15000 plants. Plants are arranged alphabetically by botanical name, with an introduction for each genus, as well as background data on the botanical family, geographical origin, native habitat, the range of plants within the genus and any unusual qualities. Symbols show the basic shape of all treees featured, while more detailed illustrations help to explain the range of flower shapes, leaf types and habitats within a particular group.
Download or read book The Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening T to Z and Supplement written by George Nicholson and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lessons from Plants written by Beronda L. Montgomery and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of how plant behavior and adaptation offer valuable insights for human thriving. We know that plants are important. They maintain the atmosphere by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. They nourish other living organisms and supply psychological benefits to humans as well, improving our moods and beautifying the landscape around us. But plants don’t just passively provide. They also take action. Beronda L. Montgomery explores the vigorous, creative lives of organisms often treated as static and predictable. In fact, plants are masters of adaptation. They “know” what and who they are, and they use this knowledge to make a way in the world. Plants experience a kind of sensation that does not require eyes or ears. They distinguish kin, friend, and foe, and they are able to respond to ecological competition despite lacking the capacity of fight-or-flight. Plants are even capable of transformative behaviors that allow them to maximize their chances of survival in a dynamic and sometimes unfriendly environment. Lessons from Plants enters into the depth of botanic experience and shows how we might improve human society by better appreciating not just what plants give us but also how they achieve their own purposes. What would it mean to learn from these organisms, to become more aware of our environments and to adapt to our own worlds by calling on perception and awareness? Montgomery’s meditative study puts before us a question with the power to reframe the way we live: What would a plant do?
Download or read book Gardening Illustrated for Town Country written by and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cell Physiology and Genetics of Higher Plants written by A. Rashid and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-01-18 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
