Download or read book Pinguicula of the Temperate North written by Aymeric Roccia and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pinguicula of the Temperate North is the first volume of a series of two books that document all carnivorous butterworts (Pinguicula) of the world, for the very first time and in unparalleled detail. These spectacular carnivorous plants produce leaves lined with tiny tentacles tipped with droplets of glistening, sticky mucus. Small insects become affixed to the sticky, fly-paper leaves of Pinguicula, die and are digested offering the plant nutrients to grow. In this volume, all Pinguicula taxa from the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia and northern Africa are documented in lavish detail. The morphology, diversity, taxonomy and botanical history of all recognised taxa is described in depth in clear English prose. All descriptions are accompanied with numerous spectacular images covering many Pinguicula taxa that have never been photographed before"--Publisher's description.

Download or read book Pinguicula of Latin America written by Stan Lampard and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pinguicula of Latin America is the second volume of a series of two books that document all carnivorous butterworts (Pinguicula) of the world, for the very first time and in unparalleled detail. These spectacular carnivorous plants produce leaves lined with tiny tentacles tipped with droplets of glistening, sticky mucus. Small insects become affixed to the sticky, fly-paper leaves of Pinguicula, die and are digested offering the plant nutrients to grow. In this volume, all Pinguicula taxa from Latin American countries (including the Caribbean) are documented in lavish detail. The morphology, diversity, taxonomy and botanical history of all recognised taxa is described in depth in clear English prose. All descriptions are accompanied with numerous spectacular images covering many Pinguiculataxa that have never been photographed before"--Publisher's description.

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Download or read book Field Guide to the Carnivorous Plants of the United States and Canada written by Stewart McPherson and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Australian Carnivorous Plants written by Greg Bourke and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Australian Carnivorous Plants" is a beautifully produced coffeetable book with extensive colour photographs of all carnivorousplant genera found in Australia (Aldrovanda, Byblis, Cephalotus,Drosera, Nepenthes, and Utricularia). Incorporating 180 images ofover 150 species taken over the past two decades by acclaimedwildlife photographers and carnivorous plant experts, Greg Bourkeand Richard Nunn, this visually striking book is the first workdedicated to highlighting the beauty of Australian carnivorousplants in the wild through high-quality photographs.The selection of breathtaking images featured in this lavishlyillustrated work was carefully chosen to highlight theextraordinary diversity of carnivorous plants found in Australia,an assemblage that is greater than on all other continents onEarth. The spectacular images and detailed captions, written inaccessible English, offer a uniquely informative portrait of someof the Southern Hemisphere's most extraordinary and beautifulplants. It is a work that will fascinate amateur natureenthusiasts and specialist botanists alike.This beautiful book includes a foreword by Allen Lowrie, a worldauthority on carnivorous plants; a short introductory chapter tothe carnivorous plants of the world with a summary and completelisting of all carnivorous plant species found in Australia;chapters dedicated to each genus of Australian carnivorous plantwith introductory descriptions; a chapter on conservation; andinformation relating to the photographic techniques used by theauthors. Many of the taxa covered here have never been depicted inprint before.Particular highlights include:1. The first complete listing of all currently known carnivorousplants of Australia.2. Many rare, little known and seldom photographed taxa, includingByblis aquatica, B. rorida, Drosera browniana, D. bulbosa subsp.major, D. gibsonii, D. nivea, D. oreopodion, D. radicans, D.zigzagia, Utricularia circumvoluta, U. leptoryncha, U. paulineae,U. singeriana, and many more.

Download or read book Aldrovanda written by Adam Cross and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive monograph of Aldrovanda, the rare andextraordinary carnivorous "Waterwheel Plant". This incrediblecarnivore, known for trapping aquatic prey between jaw-like lobesthat dramatically snap shut when triggered, is related to thefamous Venus Flytrap and employs one of the fastest movementresponses known in the plant kingdom. Not only arthropods arecaught in its deadly jaws, but even small vertebrates includingtadpoles and fish fry.Representing over four years of study and research, thislong-awaited work presents a pioneering and uniquely detailedtreatment of all aspects of the botanical history, ecology,evolutionary history, distribution and cultivation of this novelplant. The text also addresses the pressing need for integratedconservation and management initiatives.Among the many highlights of this work are:- Spectacular imagery of Aldrovanda, including scanning electronmicroscopy, histological sections, and many previously unpublishedphotos of the plant throughout its worldwide habitat- The formal description of a new infraspecific taxon ofAldrovanda.- The most definitive guide to cultivating this unique speciesever published- The inclusion of new and previously unpublished data relatingto key aspects of the plant's reproduction, dispersal and ecology

Download or read book Carnivorous Plants written by Aaron M. Ellison and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a synthesis of the latest research on carnivorous plants, focusing on their physiology, ecology, evolution, and future conservation and research efforts

Download or read book Cultivating Carnivorous Plants written by Natch Greyes and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-30 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Cultivated Plants 3 volumes written by Christopher Cumo and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-04-25 with total page 1307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers of this expansive, three-volume encyclopedia will gain scientific, sociological, and demographic insight into the complex relationship between plants and humans across history. Comprising three volumes and approximately half a million words, this work is likely the most comprehensive reference of its kind, providing detailed information not only about specific plants and food crops such as barley, corn, potato, rice, and wheat, but also interdisciplinary content that draws on the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The entries underscore the fascination that humans have long held for plants, identifies the myriad reasons why much of life on earth would be impossible without plants, and points out the intertwined relationship of plants and humans—and how delicate this balance can be. While the majority of the content is dedicated to the food plants that are essential to human existence, material on ornamentals, fiber crops, pharmacological plants, and carnivorous plants is also included.

Download or read book Huanduj written by Alistair Hay and published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a horticultural, botanical and ethnobotanical monograph of Brugmansia (Solanaceae), the most potent of South American entheogens (psychoactive plants used for religious/spiritual purposes in shamanic cultures). Brugmansia is the only widespread continental plant genus of several species known solely in cultivation, and with now nearly 2000 cultivars, this book provides a world cultivar register with reference to the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. This is the first full taxonomic revision of the genus Brugmansia ever published, and combines original field research and horticultural expertise with a review of well over 600 bibliographic references, covering a range of fields from anthropology and ethnobotany, through to biology, pathology, biotechnology and horticulture.

Download or read book Monograph Geological Survey of Alabama written by Geological Survey of Alabama and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rafflesia of the World written by Jamili Nais and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Very beautiful book on what is simply the largest flower in the World. The book covers in detail the biology, occurrence and conservation status of the 18 currently recognised species, support by much original data from the author's own first-hand experience. Lavishly illustrated with 152 color photographs, 73 line illustrations, figures and distribution maps. A very appealing and valuable book for botanist, conservationist and anyone interested in these wonders of nature.

Download or read book Physiological Ecology of Tropical Plants written by Ulrich Lüttge and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-14 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the publication of the first edition of this book ten years ago, international research into the physiological ecology of plants in the tropics has increased enormously in quantity and quality. This brand new edition brings the story right up to date. New approaches have been developed in remote sensing while at the other end of the scale molecular biology has come on in leaps and bounds, particularly regarding ecological performance of tropical plants, e.g. in understanding the adaptation of resurrection plants to the extreme habitat of inselbergs. In this fully revised and updated second edition the wealth of new information has made it necessary to break large chapters down into smaller ones.

Download or read book Contributions from the United States National Herbarium written by and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 964 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Peonies of the World written by De-yuan Hong and published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This book was released on 2010 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hong De-Yuan's new monograph of the popular genus Paeonia is a comprehensive taxonomic revision, based on extensive field observations, population sampling, and examination of more than 5,000 specimens. Detailed species descriptions are enhanced by 78 line drawings and 39 maps. This is an essential reference for taxonomists, growers, breeders, and horticulturalists. --