Author: Hugh Dale Wilson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
New Zealand has an extraordinary number of shrubs that have tiny leaves and a habit of interlacing branchlets. The authors have brought their strengths together to produce this field guide which will enable everyone to identify these plants correctly.
Small-leaved Shrubs of New Zealand
Author: Hugh Dale Wilson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
New Zealand has an extraordinary number of shrubs that have tiny leaves and a habit of interlacing branchlets. The authors have brought their strengths together to produce this field guide which will enable everyone to identify these plants correctly.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
New Zealand has an extraordinary number of shrubs that have tiny leaves and a habit of interlacing branchlets. The authors have brought their strengths together to produce this field guide which will enable everyone to identify these plants correctly.
The Cultivation of New Zealand Trees & Shrubs
Author: Lawrence James Metcalf
Publisher: Raupo
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Publisher: Raupo
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
In Defense of Plants
Author: Matt Candeias
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
ISBN: 1642504548
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
ISBN: 1642504548
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
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.
Field Guide to Common New Zealand Trees & Shrubs
Author: Gwenda Harris
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Shrubs
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Shrubs
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand
Author: Andrew Crowe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780143019220
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780143019220
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
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.
New Zealand's Native Trees
Author: John Dawson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780947503987
Category : Trees
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780947503987
Category : Trees
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
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.
100 Best Native Plants for New Zealand Gardens
Author: Fiona M. Eadie
Publisher: Godwit
ISBN: 9781775536512
Category : Endemic plants
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Godwit
ISBN: 9781775536512
Category : Endemic plants
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
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.
Eagle's Complete Trees and Shrubs of New Zealand
Author: Audrey Eagle
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
Every known New Zealand tree and shrub is accurately painted by the celebrated botanical illustrator Audrey Eagle. This new edition brings together Eagle's botanical artworks from her award winning 1975 and 1983 publications with over one hundred and seventy new paintings to depict every presently known native tree and shrub in New Zealand. Painted from live specimens, every plant is depicted at life-size in technically superb detail, and many include detailed enlargements showing all aspects of the leaves, flowers and fruit. Each painting is accompanied with comprehensive notes on a facing page. Written in consultation with expert botanists, these provide accurate and up-to-date descriptions of each plant, including notes on its habitat, distribution, nomenclature and more.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
Every known New Zealand tree and shrub is accurately painted by the celebrated botanical illustrator Audrey Eagle. This new edition brings together Eagle's botanical artworks from her award winning 1975 and 1983 publications with over one hundred and seventy new paintings to depict every presently known native tree and shrub in New Zealand. Painted from live specimens, every plant is depicted at life-size in technically superb detail, and many include detailed enlargements showing all aspects of the leaves, flowers and fruit. Each painting is accompanied with comprehensive notes on a facing page. Written in consultation with expert botanists, these provide accurate and up-to-date descriptions of each plant, including notes on its habitat, distribution, nomenclature and more.
The Meaning Of Trees
Author: Robert Vennell
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1775491617
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
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.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1775491617
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
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.
Field Guide to New Zealand's Native Trees
Author: John Dawson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781877517822
Category : Trees
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781877517822
Category : Trees
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
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.