Download or read book Familiar Cacti written by Kenneth D. Heil and published by Alfred A. Knopf. This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cactus has long fascinated both garden lovers and naturalists alike for its ability to survive in harsh environments. This guide includes information on time of bloom, habitat, anatomy, and function for 80 of these magnificent desert plants.

Download or read book Familiar Cacti written by Alfred Knopf and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Texas Cacti written by Brian Loflin and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2009-10-26 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Texas Cacti, authors Brian and Shirley Loflin present a concise, fully illustrated field guide to more than one hundred of the cacti most often found in Texas and the surrounding region. The book opens with an illustrated introduction to cactus habitat and anatomy. The species are then organized by stem shape, with each account featuring detailed color photographs, specific identifying features (including spines, flowers, fruits, and seeds) and information about common and scientific names, habitat, flowering season, and more. The photographs, range maps, and icons designating shape, conservation status, and blooming period, along with easy-to-understand descriptions, make this book a quick and friendly guide to cactus identification for botanists, amateur naturalists, and cactus enthusiasts alike.

Download or read book The Saguaro Cactus written by David Yetman and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The saguaro, with its great size and characteristic shape—its arms stretching heavenward, its silhouette often resembling a human—has become the emblem of the Sonoran Desert of southwestern Arizona and northwestern Mexico. The largest and tallest cactus in the United States, it is both familiar and an object of fascination and curiosity. This book offers a complete natural history of this enduring and iconic desert plant. Gathering everything from the saguaro’s role in Sonoran Desert ecology to its adaptations to the desert climate and its sacred place in Indigenous culture, this book shares precolonial through current scientific findings. The saguaro is charismatic and readily accessible but also decidedly different from other desert flora. The essays in this book bear witness to our ongoing fascination with the great cactus and the plant’s unusual characteristics, covering the saguaro’s: history of discovery, place in the cactus family, ecology, anatomy and physiology, genetics, and ethnobotany. The Saguaro Cactus offers testimony to the cactus’s prominence as a symbol, the perceptions it inspires, its role in human society, and its importance in desert ecology.

Download or read book Cacti and Succulents written by Graham Charles and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2014-04-30 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this essential guide to cacti and other succulents is both a practical manual and a source of reference and inspiration for all enthusiasts. More than 250 different species or genera, and their natural habitats are described.Topics covered include the unique nature of succulents; the natural environment; history, classification and nomenclature; watering, feeding, general care and propagation; pests and diseases; profiles of cacti and other succulents. Beautifully illustrated with 420 colour transparencies.

Download or read book Cacti Succulents for Cold Climates written by Leo J. Chance and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a guide to a variety of cacti, succulents, and companion plants that can thrive in cold and wet climates.

Download or read book Cactus written by Dan Torre and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cacti are full of contradictions. Although many are found in the driest and most barren environments on earth, some grow exclusively in the branches of the rainforest canopy. Many species bristle with ferocious-looking spines, while other varieties are perfectly smooth. And while they might strike us as the most austere plants on earth, nearly all of them exhibit remarkable floral displays—some even larger than the plant itself. In Cactus, Dan Torre explores these unique plants as they appear all around the world and throughout art, literature, and popular culture. As Torre shows, cacti have played a prominent role in human history for thousands of years. Some species were revered by ancient civilizations, playing a part in their religious ceremonies; other varieties have been cultivated for their medicinal properties and even as a source of dye, as in the case of the prickly pear cactus and the cochineal insect, the source of red carmine used in everything from food to lipstick. Torre examines how cacti have figured in low-footprint gardens, as iconic features of the landscapes of Westerns, and as a delicious culinary ingredient, from nutritious Nopal pads to alluring Pitaya—or Dragon—fruits. Entertaining and informative, this book will appeal to any of us who have admired these hardy, efficient plants.

Download or read book Cacti and Succulents written by Gideon Smith and published by Ball Publishing. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers will learn about more than 50 species of cacti and more than 10 families of succulents, including their ideal locations, natural habitats, and care and feeding needs, in this complete guide to these captivating plants. Beautiful specimen plants from six garden collections the world over, from Zurich to Phoenix, are detailed in full. Complete descriptions, including color photographs, will help readers identify their plants, and detailed care instructions will help them make sure that their plants thrive--whether they are being grown indoors or outside, in the city or in the country.

Download or read book Out West written by and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains monthly column of the Sequoya League.

Download or read book The Complete Illustrated Guide to Growing Cacti and Succulents written by Miles Anderson and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive reference to identification, care and cultivation, with a directory of 400 varieties and 700 photographs.

Download or read book Cacti of Texas and Neighboring States written by Del Weniger and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1984 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated field guide to the cacti of Texas and surrounding states.

Download or read book Coryphantha written by Reto Dicht and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique reference work presents the first comprehensive taxonomy of Coryphantha, with a complete key to the genus. It contains a new taxonomic classification of all 43 species and 11 subspecies, with morphological and ecological descriptions of these cacti, which grow in Mexico and the South of the USA. The work comes after many years of the authors commitment to cacti. During their ongoing work to map out the nomenclatural of this genus, the authors even discovered some new plants. More than 300 high-quality colour photos showing the various cacti and their habitats as well as distribution cards and illustrations explaining the morphological details complement the text. Written in an easy-to-follow style and with a chapter on cultivation conditions, the work will not only be an invaluable reference manual for taxonomists and horticulturalists but also for hobbyists and plant collectors.

Download or read book Cacti of Arizona Field Guide written by Nora Bowers and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identify Arizona succulents with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by shape and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Learn about a variety of cactus species in Arizona. With this famous field guide by Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers, and Stan Tekiela, cactus identification is simple and informative. The Cacti of Arizona Field Guide features 50 of the most common and widespread species found in the state, organized by shape. Just look at the overall plant or stem shape, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while professional photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Inside you’ll find: Range maps and shape icons that help narrow your search More photos per cactus than any other field guide, making visual identification quick and easy Compare feature to help you decide between look-alikes Close-up images of spines, flowers, and fruit to aid identification Fascinating natural history about 50 cactus species This second edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of the authors’ expert insights. So grab the Cacti of Arizona Field Guide for your next outing to help ensure that you positively identify the cacti you see.

Download or read book Cacti And Succulents written by Jideon Francisco Marques and published by Clube de Autores. This book was released on 2022-12-15 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ATTRACTIONS Succulent plants have been a feature of the horticultural scene for a long time, yet their appeal has not been dimmed by the passing years. When first brought into cultivation, their exotic appearance made them objects of great curiosity. Contemporary accounts reveal the sense of wonderment induced in the minds of those acquainted only with the familiar garden plants of the day. The first flowering of some of those early introductions was often deemed newsworthy but then, as now, the press reports were sometimes greatly distorted. Films and television have made the plants more familiar today. They are freely available from garden centres and chainstores, and one might assume that they would no longer retain their fascination. Yet one has only to watch the reaction of children at a flower show to realise that there is something elemental about the attractions of the plants. The children will pass magnificent displays of roses, chrysanthemums and the like with scarcely a glance, but very few will fail to linger in front of a display of succulent plants. What is it about these plants that appeals? It is usually cacti that make the initial impact. Their appearance is so different from that of other plants that attention is drawn to them. Instead of slender leafy stems, the majority of cacti have swollen stems with spines taking the place of leaves. The association of the plants with a struggle for life in a hostile environment enhances their appeal. The climax comes when the first flowering cactus is seen. Cactus flowers have a delicate beauty which contrasts with the stark appearance of the plants, and they are often brightly coloured. The range of forms among the cacti is considerable. Hollywood has made everyone familiar with the columnar ‘organ pipe’ and flat-padded ‘prickly pear’ types, but there are also cacti with globular bodies and many which offset to form mounds of clustering stems. In size they range from tiny plants with bodies less that 1⁄2in (1cm) in diameter to giants 40ft (12m) or more in height. In addition to the cacti, many other plants have evolved to survive in arid regions. Some have an appearance superficially similar to that of the cacti, with fleshy stems and an absence of leaves. Some are rosette plants with fleshy leaves, while others compromise by having stout moisture-retaining stems and deciduous non-fleshy leaves. The variety of forms among these is even greater than among the cacti. Add the fact that many of the leaves are of delicate pastel colours, or covered with a powdery farina, or clad with soft hairs just appealing to be stroked, and one can understand why people find it difficult to resist touching the plants. The exotic appearance of these plants might lead the uninitiated to think that they are difficult to cultivate. This is not the case: they are among the easiest of plants to grow. Apart from a small number, which are best avoided until experience has been gained by growing a variety of types, cacti and succulents are undemanding in their requirements. Given a porous compost, a position in good light, moderate watering and enough warmth to maintain a temperature just above freezing point, the majority can be expected not only to survive but to flourish and flower. It is possible to grow fine specimens on a windowsill, though a greenhouse makes life easier for the plants and their owner. Having evolved to cope with the rigours of a harsh natural environment, the plants are forgiving of neglect. A plant that can survive months of drought in the wild will not take exception to lack of watering while its owner is away on holiday.

Download or read book Current Literature written by and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cacti of the Southwest written by Del Weniger and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1969 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

Download or read book Cacti of the Trans Pecos Adjacent Areas written by A. Michael Powell and published by Texas Tech University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Southwest Book of the Year * 2005 Southwest Book Award "[A] monumental study." --Review of Texas Books "A reliable and handy general reference for those with an interest in cacti inside and outside this region. Recommended." --Choice "These authors have . . . provided the world with the much needed scientific clarification on this family of succulent plants that humans have loved and hated for thousands of years." --Sida "Information: Wow! . . . For both lay readers and for researchers looking for lots of data about the cacti of this rich flora, this book offers fascinating details presented in a very readable fashion." --Cactus and Succulents Journal "This will be the standard reference for decades to come."--Southwest Books of the Year Of the 132 species and varieties of cacti in Texas, about 104 of them occur in the fifteen counties of the Trans-Pecos region. This volume includes full descriptions of those many genera, species, and varieties of cacti, with sixty-four maps showing the distribution of each species in the region. The descriptions follow the latest findings of cactus researchers worldwide and include scientific names; common names; identifying characters based on vegetative habit, flowers, fruit, and seeds; identification of flowerless specimens; and phenology and biosystematics. The introduction--full of details about the biology and morphology of the family Cactaceae, the uses of cacti, and the horticulture and conservation of cacti--is an important reference for general readers. More than three hundred beautiful full-color photographs of the cacti in flower and in fruit, all cross-referenced to their description in the text, highlight the book. A glossary of cactus terms, an exhaustive list of literature, and a thorough index complete the book.