Author: William K. Chapman
Publisher: Sadtler
ISBN: 9780845609262
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Wildflowers of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island in Color
Author: William K. Chapman
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
ISBN: 9780815609261
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Comprehensive in scope, this guide book offers descriptions of commonly encountered, rare, and even protected species not seen in other guides. The authors provide keys to each species based on observable characteristics of color, flower shape, and leaf arrangement, allowing novices and experts alike to quickly identify flowers. Nomenclature has been updated to reflect current and correct usage.
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
ISBN: 9780815609261
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Comprehensive in scope, this guide book offers descriptions of commonly encountered, rare, and even protected species not seen in other guides. The authors provide keys to each species based on observable characteristics of color, flower shape, and leaf arrangement, allowing novices and experts alike to quickly identify flowers. Nomenclature has been updated to reflect current and correct usage.
Wildflowers of New England
Author: Ted Elliman
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604694645
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Wildflowers of New England is for hikers, naturalists, gardeners, and anyone wishing to learn more about the region’s diverse wildflowers, or just wanting to know the answer to "What’s that plant?" Ted Elliman, a plant ecologist for the New England Wild Flower Society, describes and illustrates more than 1,000 species commonly found in all six New England states, including annuals, perennials, and biennials, both native and naturalized. This helpful field guide uses a logical and convenient identification key based on flower color, petal arrangement, and leaf characteristics. One thousand color photographs help to confirm that you’ve got the right plant. The introduction includes an explanation of plant parts and information on plant names.
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604694645
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Wildflowers of New England is for hikers, naturalists, gardeners, and anyone wishing to learn more about the region’s diverse wildflowers, or just wanting to know the answer to "What’s that plant?" Ted Elliman, a plant ecologist for the New England Wild Flower Society, describes and illustrates more than 1,000 species commonly found in all six New England states, including annuals, perennials, and biennials, both native and naturalized. This helpful field guide uses a logical and convenient identification key based on flower color, petal arrangement, and leaf characteristics. One thousand color photographs help to confirm that you’ve got the right plant. The introduction includes an explanation of plant parts and information on plant names.
New England Wildflowers
Author: Frank Kaczmarek
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1461745829
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
New England Wildflowers is the most complete guide available to the common wildflowers and flowering plants found in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. With habitats ranging from tidal marshes to mountains, bogs, and boreal forests, the region comprises a rich variety of botanical treasures. Botanists, naturalists, and wildflower enthusiasts alike will find much to enjoy and discover in this easy-to-use reference, which features: * Guaranteed binding—if this binding fails, the publisher will replace the book for free * Detailed descriptions and color photos of more than 300 plants, organized by color and family * An introduction to the region’s habitats and ecology * A glossary of botanical terms * A primer on plant characteristics and identification
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1461745829
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
New England Wildflowers is the most complete guide available to the common wildflowers and flowering plants found in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. With habitats ranging from tidal marshes to mountains, bogs, and boreal forests, the region comprises a rich variety of botanical treasures. Botanists, naturalists, and wildflower enthusiasts alike will find much to enjoy and discover in this easy-to-use reference, which features: * Guaranteed binding—if this binding fails, the publisher will replace the book for free * Detailed descriptions and color photos of more than 300 plants, organized by color and family * An introduction to the region’s habitats and ecology * A glossary of botanical terms * A primer on plant characteristics and identification
New England Wild Flowers and Their Seasons
Author: William Whitman Bailey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Wild Flowers of the Northeast
Author: Katherine Mackenzie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780912766324
Category : Wild flowers
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780912766324
Category : Wild flowers
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
BUTTERFLIES OF SOUTHERN NEW EN
Author: Jeff Fengler
Publisher: Quick Reference Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN: 9781943334360
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
The Butterflies of Southern New England: This pocket-sized, waterproof guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that beautifully illustrates over 80 species of butterflies and most of their caterpillars found in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Along with the more common species, many of the region's more unique and sought-after species are included: Falcate Orangetip; Harvester; Acadian and White-M Hairstreak's; Frosted Elfin; American Snout; Harris' and Baltimore Checkerspot; Northern Pearly Eye; Appalachian Brown; Dreamy and Sleepy Duskywing; and Leonard's, Cobweb, and Crossline Skippers. Common and scientific names, adult size, season when that can be found, and their caterpillar host plants are listed, making it ideal for field use. Nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this marvelous guide.
Publisher: Quick Reference Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN: 9781943334360
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
The Butterflies of Southern New England: This pocket-sized, waterproof guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that beautifully illustrates over 80 species of butterflies and most of their caterpillars found in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Along with the more common species, many of the region's more unique and sought-after species are included: Falcate Orangetip; Harvester; Acadian and White-M Hairstreak's; Frosted Elfin; American Snout; Harris' and Baltimore Checkerspot; Northern Pearly Eye; Appalachian Brown; Dreamy and Sleepy Duskywing; and Leonard's, Cobweb, and Crossline Skippers. Common and scientific names, adult size, season when that can be found, and their caterpillar host plants are listed, making it ideal for field use. Nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this marvelous guide.
Wildflowers of the Northeast
Author: George Oxford Miller
Publisher: Adventure Quick Guides
ISBN: 9781591939443
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This tabbed booklet features detailed photographs of wildflowers, organized by color to help readers quickly and easily identify the wildflowers they see.
Publisher: Adventure Quick Guides
ISBN: 9781591939443
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This tabbed booklet features detailed photographs of wildflowers, organized by color to help readers quickly and easily identify the wildflowers they see.
Flower Finder
Author: May Theilgaard Watts
Publisher: Nature Study Guild Publishers
ISBN: 9780912550435
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Identify wildflowers east of the Rockies and north of the Smokies with this pocket-size guide. Whether you're hiking, camping, visiting a park, or in your backyard, you can appreciate and enjoy nature's beautiful wildflowers! If you're curious about the flowers that you encounter, then Flower Finder by May Theilgaard Watts is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use booklet, you can identify wildflowers of the central and northeastern United States. The booklet provides a dichotomous key to identifying spring wildflowers and wildflower families. Simply answer a series of simple questions about the color, shape, and appearance of the plant. Along the way, May's professional illustrations help to guide you to a positive identification. This guide is applicable to the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and parts of Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. Book Features: Step-by-step guide to identifying wildflowers More than 180 species Professional line illustrations with key markings for identification Small format that fits into a pocket or pack
Publisher: Nature Study Guild Publishers
ISBN: 9780912550435
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Identify wildflowers east of the Rockies and north of the Smokies with this pocket-size guide. Whether you're hiking, camping, visiting a park, or in your backyard, you can appreciate and enjoy nature's beautiful wildflowers! If you're curious about the flowers that you encounter, then Flower Finder by May Theilgaard Watts is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use booklet, you can identify wildflowers of the central and northeastern United States. The booklet provides a dichotomous key to identifying spring wildflowers and wildflower families. Simply answer a series of simple questions about the color, shape, and appearance of the plant. Along the way, May's professional illustrations help to guide you to a positive identification. This guide is applicable to the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and parts of Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. Book Features: Step-by-step guide to identifying wildflowers More than 180 species Professional line illustrations with key markings for identification Small format that fits into a pocket or pack
America's Natural Places [5 volumes]
Author: Stacy S. Kowtko
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313350892
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1039
Book Description
This timely set invites readers to celebrate the most beautiful and environmentally important places in the United States. Each of the United States boasts numerous special places that are significant for their biodiversity, ecology, habitats for rare and endangered species, or other qualities that make them unique and worthy of preservation. These sites range from nature preserves to state and national parks, wildlife areas, ecosystems that provide a home to diverse flora and fauna, and even scenic vistas. The five volumes of America's Natural Places examine over 200 of the most spectacular and important of these places, with each entry describing the importance of the area, the flora and fauna that it supports, threats to the survival of the region, and what is being done to protect it. Organized by state within regional volumes, this encyclopedia both informs the reader about the wide variety of natural areas across the country and identifies places nearby that demonstrate that preserving such treasurers is of immediate importance to every U.S. citizen.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313350892
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1039
Book Description
This timely set invites readers to celebrate the most beautiful and environmentally important places in the United States. Each of the United States boasts numerous special places that are significant for their biodiversity, ecology, habitats for rare and endangered species, or other qualities that make them unique and worthy of preservation. These sites range from nature preserves to state and national parks, wildlife areas, ecosystems that provide a home to diverse flora and fauna, and even scenic vistas. The five volumes of America's Natural Places examine over 200 of the most spectacular and important of these places, with each entry describing the importance of the area, the flora and fauna that it supports, threats to the survival of the region, and what is being done to protect it. Organized by state within regional volumes, this encyclopedia both informs the reader about the wide variety of natural areas across the country and identifies places nearby that demonstrate that preserving such treasurers is of immediate importance to every U.S. citizen.
National Audubon Society Field Guide to New England
Author: National Audubon Society
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0679446761
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The most comprehensive field guide available to New England--a portable, essential companion for visitors and residents alike--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the region's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more; A complete overview of New England's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns and night sky; An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others. The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 14 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as 150 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals. For everyone who lives or spends time in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, or Vermont, there can be no finer guide to the area's natural surroundings than the National Audubon Society Field Guide to New England.
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0679446761
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The most comprehensive field guide available to New England--a portable, essential companion for visitors and residents alike--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the region's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more; A complete overview of New England's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns and night sky; An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others. The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 14 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as 150 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals. For everyone who lives or spends time in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, or Vermont, there can be no finer guide to the area's natural surroundings than the National Audubon Society Field Guide to New England.