Author: James Kavanagh
Publisher: Pocket Naturalist Guide
ISBN: 9781583554548
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
West Virginia's 48 state parks, forests, wildlife management areas and rail trails are home to an array of thousands of plants, including the gorgeous state flower - the Rhododendron. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers and also includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
West Virginia Trees and Wildflowers
Author: James Kavanagh
Publisher: Pocket Naturalist Guide
ISBN: 9781583554548
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
West Virginia's 48 state parks, forests, wildlife management areas and rail trails are home to an array of thousands of plants, including the gorgeous state flower - the Rhododendron. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers and also includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
Publisher: Pocket Naturalist Guide
ISBN: 9781583554548
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
West Virginia's 48 state parks, forests, wildlife management areas and rail trails are home to an array of thousands of plants, including the gorgeous state flower - the Rhododendron. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers and also includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
Flora of West Virginia
Author: Perry Daniel Strausbaugh
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians
Author: William C. Roody
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813156572
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
With its dense forests and plentiful rainfall, West Virginia and the rest of the Central Appalachian region is an almost perfect habitat for hundreds of varieties of wild mushrooms. For the mushroom hunter, this vast bounty provides sheer delight and considerable challenge, for every outdoor excursion offers the chance of finding a mushroom not previously encountered. For both the seasoned mycologist and the novice mushroom hunter, Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians serves as a solid introduction s of the region. Some 400 species are described and illustrated with the author's own stunning color photographs, and many more are discussed in the text. Detailed mushroom descriptions assure confident identifications. Each species account includes remarks about edibility and extensive commentary to help distinguish similar species. A comprehensive glossary of specialized mycological terms is provided.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813156572
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
With its dense forests and plentiful rainfall, West Virginia and the rest of the Central Appalachian region is an almost perfect habitat for hundreds of varieties of wild mushrooms. For the mushroom hunter, this vast bounty provides sheer delight and considerable challenge, for every outdoor excursion offers the chance of finding a mushroom not previously encountered. For both the seasoned mycologist and the novice mushroom hunter, Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians serves as a solid introduction s of the region. Some 400 species are described and illustrated with the author's own stunning color photographs, and many more are discussed in the text. Detailed mushroom descriptions assure confident identifications. Each species account includes remarks about edibility and extensive commentary to help distinguish similar species. A comprehensive glossary of specialized mycological terms is provided.
Trees & Shrubs of Kentucky
Author: Mary E. Wharton
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 9780813112947
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
Discusses the role of trees and shrubs in the ecology of Kentucky, provides a guide to identification, and briefly describes each species
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 9780813112947
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
Discusses the role of trees and shrubs in the ecology of Kentucky, provides a guide to identification, and briefly describes each species
Birds of Colorado
Author: Todd Telander
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762776234
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Each Falcon Field Guide to birds introduces the 180 most common and sought-after species in a state. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed illustrations, these informative guides make it easy to identify birds in a backyard, favorite parks, and wildlife areas. Each bird is accompanied by a detailed listing of its prominent attributes and a color illustration showing its important features. Birds are organized in taxonomic order, keeping families of birds together for easy identification. This is the essential source for the field, both informative and beautiful to peruse.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762776234
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Each Falcon Field Guide to birds introduces the 180 most common and sought-after species in a state. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed illustrations, these informative guides make it easy to identify birds in a backyard, favorite parks, and wildlife areas. Each bird is accompanied by a detailed listing of its prominent attributes and a color illustration showing its important features. Birds are organized in taxonomic order, keeping families of birds together for easy identification. This is the essential source for the field, both informative and beautiful to peruse.
Wildflowers and Ferns of Red River Gorge and the Greater Red River Basin
Author: Dan Dourson
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 1949669017
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
The Red River Gorge's intricate canyon system features an abundance of high sandstone cliffs, rock shelters, waterfalls, and natural bridges, making it one of the world's top rock-climbing destinations. The Gorge, known for its unspoiled scenic beauty and numerous hiking trails, is one of Kentucky's most popular natural destinations, attracting over 500,000 visitors a year. While books about hiking, climbing, and other recreational activities in the area are readily available, Wildflowers and Ferns of Red River Gorge is the first book specifically devoted to the biodiversity of the Gorge and its watershed. Authors Dan and Judy Dourson introduce the geology and cultural history of the gorge but focus on the incredible diversity of both common and rare flora of this unique ecosystem. With over 1,000 color images and numerous illustrations covering over 1,500 species currently known to exist in the watershed, Wildflowers and Ferns of Red River Gorge is designed to be accessible to the casual hiker and of use to the seasoned naturalist. Rare and endangered species are highlighted as well as a few other important, but often ignored, non-flowering plant groups, including green algae, fungi, slime molds, lichens, and mosses. In addition, a small section on flowering woody vines, shrubs, and trees is included, making the book the most comprehensive natural guide to one of Kentucky's most well-known natural recreational areas.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 1949669017
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
The Red River Gorge's intricate canyon system features an abundance of high sandstone cliffs, rock shelters, waterfalls, and natural bridges, making it one of the world's top rock-climbing destinations. The Gorge, known for its unspoiled scenic beauty and numerous hiking trails, is one of Kentucky's most popular natural destinations, attracting over 500,000 visitors a year. While books about hiking, climbing, and other recreational activities in the area are readily available, Wildflowers and Ferns of Red River Gorge is the first book specifically devoted to the biodiversity of the Gorge and its watershed. Authors Dan and Judy Dourson introduce the geology and cultural history of the gorge but focus on the incredible diversity of both common and rare flora of this unique ecosystem. With over 1,000 color images and numerous illustrations covering over 1,500 species currently known to exist in the watershed, Wildflowers and Ferns of Red River Gorge is designed to be accessible to the casual hiker and of use to the seasoned naturalist. Rare and endangered species are highlighted as well as a few other important, but often ignored, non-flowering plant groups, including green algae, fungi, slime molds, lichens, and mosses. In addition, a small section on flowering woody vines, shrubs, and trees is included, making the book the most comprehensive natural guide to one of Kentucky's most well-known natural recreational areas.
Wildflowers of the Atlantic Southeast
Author: Laura Cotterman
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604697601
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Finding wildflowers has never been easier! Wildflowers of the Atlantic Southeast is an authoritative trail-side reference for hikers, naturalists, gardeners, and anyone wishing to learn more about the region’s diverse flora. This comprehensive guide describes and illustrates more than 1,200 species, including perennials and annuals, both native and naturalized non-native. More than 1,300 superb color photographs, 1,200 range maps, and a user-friendly organization by color and other observable traits make identification easy. Covers Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and southeastern Pennsylvania Describes and illustrates more than 1200 species Includes perennials and annuals, both native and naturalized non-native 1337 superb color photographs, 1218 range maps, 1 regional map User-friendly organization by flower color and other, easily observable plant features
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604697601
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Finding wildflowers has never been easier! Wildflowers of the Atlantic Southeast is an authoritative trail-side reference for hikers, naturalists, gardeners, and anyone wishing to learn more about the region’s diverse flora. This comprehensive guide describes and illustrates more than 1,200 species, including perennials and annuals, both native and naturalized non-native. More than 1,300 superb color photographs, 1,200 range maps, and a user-friendly organization by color and other observable traits make identification easy. Covers Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and southeastern Pennsylvania Describes and illustrates more than 1200 species Includes perennials and annuals, both native and naturalized non-native 1337 superb color photographs, 1218 range maps, 1 regional map User-friendly organization by flower color and other, easily observable plant features
The Plants of Pennsylvania
Author: Ann Fowler Rhoads
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 0812240030
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1056
Book Description
The second edition of The Plants of Pennsylvania is the authoritative guide to identifying the nearly 3,400 species of flowering plants, ferns, and gymnosperms native or naturalized in the Commonwealth. It features a complete reorganization into a genetic scheme that reflects recent advances in our understanding of plant relationships.
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 0812240030
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1056
Book Description
The second edition of The Plants of Pennsylvania is the authoritative guide to identifying the nearly 3,400 species of flowering plants, ferns, and gymnosperms native or naturalized in the Commonwealth. It features a complete reorganization into a genetic scheme that reflects recent advances in our understanding of plant relationships.
Book of Field & Roadside
Author: John Eastman
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811740196
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
A guide to plant life in open dryland habitats. Fascinating fact and folklore. Detailed, beautiful drawings.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811740196
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
A guide to plant life in open dryland habitats. Fascinating fact and folklore. Detailed, beautiful drawings.
West Virginia
Author: John Hamilton
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1680774565
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Welcome to West Virginia, the Mountain State! Students will explore the Appalachian Mountains, attend the Music in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival, visit Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and more as they learn about West Virginia's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1680774565
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Welcome to West Virginia, the Mountain State! Students will explore the Appalachian Mountains, attend the Music in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival, visit Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and more as they learn about West Virginia's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.