Here is a comprehensive, significant study of wetlands flora, which encompasses all members of the plant and fungi kingdoms. These include poisonous, hallucinogenic, medicinal, and edible plant life as well as native and non-native plants that have the potential to become troublesome weed species. Complete and accurate details are offered on plant collection and preservation. A special chapter provides nontechnical investigations and projects for those pursuing areas beyond the realm of gathering and identifying flora. Conservation and habitat preservation are emphasized throughout the book. Handsomely illustrated, informative, and easy to read, this hands-on guide will prove an accessible and invaluable companion to professional and amateur naturalists as well as to students and the general public.
The result is that in a mature deciduous forest the ground seldom freezes . This is of importance for survival because the greatest threat to forest plants in winter is not low temperatures but dehydration .
In this comprehensive volume Donald D. Cox gathers substantial data on simple field plants in Eastern North America and with great clarity he studies their profound impact on regional ecosystems and the ecology of the earth.
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A unique feature of the guide is its treatment of the food, medicinal, and poisonous qualities of common plants.
A unique feature of the guide is its treatment of the food, medicinal, and poisonous qualities of common plants.
First published in 1987, Ralph W. Tiner's A Field Guide to Coastal Wetland Plants of the Northeastern United States soon established itself as the definitive work on its subject.
A Naturalist's Guide to the Plant Communities of Pacific Northwest Dune Forests and Wetlands
Garcia, L.V., Maranon, T., Moreno, A., and Clemente, L. (1993). ... Gaston, K.J., Williams, P.H., Eggleton, P., and Humphries, C.J. (1995). Large scale patterns of biodiversity: spatial variation in family richness.
Authoritative field guide to 330 wetland species of the Pacific Northwest.
Stick a toe in the mud and experience America's Wetlands. A fun exploration of one of the most interesting ecosystems in North America.