Download or read book The Native Flowers of New Zealand written by G. B. Hetley and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Native Flowers of New Zealand written by Georgina Burne Hetley and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-07-20 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this work, Georgina Burne Hetley attempted to capture the beauty and scientific details of New Zealand's flora. It presents accounts of her journey around New Zealand to acquire live specimens. She collected plants from the North Island and traveled to the South Island to collect samples from Nelson, Greymouth, and Arthur's Pass. Hetley spent a few weeks in Christchurch, sketching the plants in their botanical gardens, which came from places she could not travel to.
Download or read book A Photographic Guide to Wildflowers of New Zealand written by Geoff Brunsden and published by New Holland Publishers (Nz) Limited. This book was released on 2004 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sixth New Zealand title in this internationally acclaimed series of compact, easy-to-use guides which is the ideal car glovebox, pocket or backpack reference for all amateur botanists as well as anyone with an interest in natural history. A Photographic Guide To Wildflowers of New Zealand covers 125 common species one is most likely to encounter growing wild in accessible parts of New Zealand. Some common native species are included alongside introduced species. Each wildflower is treated with colour photographs, descriptive information, habitat notes and distribution patterns. A comprehensive introduction gives an overview of the species and their distribution and identification.
Download or read book The Meaning Of Trees written by Robert Vennell and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history and use of New Zealand's native plants A guide and gift book in equal measure, this treasure of a book pays homage to New Zealand's native plant species. The Meaning of Trees tells the story of plants and people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Beautifully illustrated with botanical drawings, paintings and photographs, it shows us how a globally unique flora has been used for food, medicine, shelter, spirituality and science. From Jurassic giants to botanical oddballs - these are our wonderful native and endemic plants, in an exquisite hardback edition.
Download or read book 100 Best Native Plants for New Zealand Gardens written by Fiona M. Eadie and published by Godwit. This book was released on 2014-09-05 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From trees to ground covers, ferns to hebes, an expert guide to the top 100 New Zealand native plants for gardens. Since its first publication, this book has been an indispensable guide for gardeners wishing to use New Zealand plants. Now extensively revised, it features inspirational and practical advice on 100 species that are easy to grow and maintain, across a range of climates. It lists each plant's likes and dislikes and gives sage advice for care and maintenace and for combatting pests and problems. It suggests how your soil can be best prepared for maximum growing results and gives creative landscaping tips for combining textures and forms to maximum effect. Engagingly written by the head gardener at Larnach Castle, whose gardens are world-renowned, it deserves a place on every gardener's book shelf.
Download or read book The Gardener s Encyclopaedia of New Zealand Native Plants written by Yvonne Cave and published by Godwit. This book was released on 1999 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference brings together over 1000 species, hybrids and cultivars. It includes colour photographs, arranged according to the plant's attributes and use in the garden, and also includes examples of landscaping possibilities as well as numerous plant portraits.
Download or read book New Zealand s Native Trees written by John Dawson and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Zealand's Native Trees is a landmark book, the kind that is published only once in a generation. It celebrates our unique and magnificent native forests, and describes and generously illustrates more than 320 species, subspecies and varieties. This edition has been completely brought up-to-date with a significant number of botanical revisions, as many new species have been described or reclassified in the years since the book was first published.
Download or read book The Native Flowers of New Zealand written by Georgina Burne Hetley and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Art Album of New Zealand Flora written by Edward Henry Featon and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Field Guide to New Zealand s Native Trees written by John Dawson and published by . This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If the monumental New Zealand's Native Trees has inspired you to venture into the outdoors to look more closely at our unique tree flora, this field guide is the perfect companion to take along. Compact enough to fit in a day-pack, it contains detailed information on all native trees found on the main islands of New Zealand, including Stewart Island and the Chathams. Field Guide to New Zealand's Native Trees is organised in three main sections - conifers, tree ferns and flowering trees - and covers 209 species. A visual key to leaf shapes will help to narrow down the identification of the numerous flowering trees. Under each species, headings such as Distribution & Habitat, Size, Bark, Foliage & Habit, Flowers & Fruit lead readers straight to relevant information, and a panel of Distinguishing Features is a useful aid to quick identification. More than1500 superb photographs show the whole tree and its key features, some in very close detail. The most comprehensive and up-to-date field guide to New Zealand's native trees, this handy and beautiful reference book deserves a place in every home, bach, library and school.
Download or read book In Defense of Plants written by Matt Candeias and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light “Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard #1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find: • Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism • Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms • Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.
Download or read book The Propagation of New Zealand Native Plants written by Lawrence James Metcalf and published by Godwit. This book was released on 2007-09-14 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The welcome return of a classic gardening title, which has been out of print for some time. With an entirely new format and layout and updated material which includes information on eco-sourcing native seeds, this is a must-have volume for every gardener , landscaper, horticulture tutor and student interested in working with our stunning range of native plants.
Download or read book Handbook of the New Zealand Flora written by Joseph Dalton Hooker and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in 1864 and 1867, this two-volume botanical index provides a detailed and thorough description of New Zealand flora.
Download or read book The Native Flowers of New Zealand written by G. B. Hetley and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Field Guide to New Zealand s Epiphytes Vines Mistletoes written by Catherine L. Kirby and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Native Flowers of New Zealand written by G. B Hetley and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-07 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand written by Andrew Crowe and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical field guide to New Zealand's native edible plants. Over 190 trees, shrubs, herbs, ferns, mushrooms, lichens and seaweeds are described in detail in this useful and attractive book, with information on which part is edible and when, how plants have been utilised, particularly by Maori, their nutritional value, and where they can be found. In a separate section, Andrew Crowe also describes important poisonous plants that are native to New Zealand or are likely to be confused with the edible plants. Illustrated with line drawings and colour photographs, this informative book will be of interest to trampers, botanists and all who appreciate New Zealand's native flora.
