Author: David Bramwell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 346

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Author: DRMW
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781652768371
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192

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The Canary Islands are a major tourist holiday destination. Exploring the flora of these islands adds another dimension to such holidays. This book will aid the reader in the identification of the various plant life to be found on these islands.The Canary Islands are a member of the group of four archipelagos known as Macaronesia, in the north Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Europe and Africa. These are the Azores and Madeira (Portuguese), the Canary Islands (Spain) and The Azores (now independent). They all experience in essence a Mediterranean climate.At their nearest point they are 100 kilometres west of Morocco. In order of size, largest to smallest they are Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa. They are all volcanic in origin with Lanzarote still showing obvious volcanic activity. El Hierro was the last to experience an eruption in 2011. Tenerife and Gran Canaria are the most populated. There are ferry links between most of these islands. As a popular tourist destination La Gomera is the quietest island for exploring by car and on foot. Lanzarote is the closest island to the mainland in the east and El Hierro the most westerly island. The oldest islands are those to the east. They are favourite destinations of tourists from the UK and Europe being available throughout the year with sun and warmth.The Caldera de Taburiente National Park in La Palma, Garajonay National Park in La Gomera and Teide National Park and the botanic garden in Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife are all excellent for plant life. However, all the islands have a botanical interest. Many plant habitats exist. These are conveniently divided up for discussion into five Vegetation Zones, that occur at different heights above sea level.0-700 metres a dry Xerophytic zone of succulents and Halophytes (salt loving).200-600 metres Thermophile Forest zone with for example Junipers and Olives.400-1500 metres Laurisilva Evergreen Forest500-900 metres Pine Forests. Above 1900 metres a high mountain zone.Many exotic plant species found on the Canary Islands originated from many tropical and subtropical places in the world, carried by travelers many years ago. The Canary Islands were a stopping place for ships travelling between South America and Spain. Examples are: Australia, the Grevilleas (Grevillea robusta).Madagascar and Australia, the Fire Tree (Brachchiton acerifolium).South America, the Jacaranda (Jacarandia mimosifolia).Gabon, the Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata).The Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis) originated in Brazil.Botanic explorations of the Canary Islands date from the 18th century when plant collectors from Kew in the UK first visited. One such collector was the Scottish botanist Francis Masson. Many other botanists since that time have explored the flora of the Canary Islands.The flora is most interesting and diverse and there are many endemic plants. The book is illustrated with colour photographs. On La Gomera in particular, but also on other islands to varying extents, Laurisilva Forest is found. At the end of the book is a section illustrating the trees that can be found in particular in this habitat.

Author: CHRIS. THOROGOOD
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781842468227
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Author: Bruno Foggi
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : fr
Pages : 96

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Author: Marcelino J. del Arco Aguilar
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319772554
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 437

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The volcanic and oceanic nature of the Canary Islands, its rich plant biodiversity and high rate of endemism, as well as the relict character of some of its plant communities make it a territory of great biological interest. The main geographic, climatic, bioclimatic, biogeographic and floristic features of the Islands are shown and related to the distributional pattern of potential communities along an altitudinal gradient. Current vegetation units and their ecology are described and illustrated with numerous pictures. Potential vegetation units are summarized and comprehensive maps of the potential natural vegetation for each island are given. Human impact on the natural landscape, the occurrence of invasive plants, and the probable impact of climate change on the flora and vegetation are discussed. The conservation status of flora and vegetation are assessed. Four appendixes include a syntaxonomical scheme, a brief history of botanical studies and explorations in the Islands, ethnobotanical notes, and a list of selected literature.

Author: Rosamund C. Brawn
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781899554126
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Author: John Bowler
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 140088926X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 224

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This beautifully illustrated photographic field guide is the first to focus on the identification of the fascinating, diverse and unique wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands--featuring the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and dragonflies that are most likely to be seen. Richly illustrated introductory sections cover the key wildlife sites to visit on each of the islands and provide an overview of the islands' geography, climate, habitat types and current conservation efforts. Stunning colour photographs highlight the key identification features of each species, and the accompanying text covers status, habitat preference, behaviour and, where appropriate, calls. The guide also features an up-to-date distribution map for each species. Complete with an attractive, user-friendly design, this is a must-have guide for all visitors to these magical islands. A beautifully designed and illustrated photographic field guide to the wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands Highlights the islands' unique native species and their conservation status Covers all birds, land and marine mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and dragonflies that are likely to be seen Features richly illustrated introductory sections on key sites to visit on each of the islands, covering their geography, climate, habitats and conservation Includes distribution maps for all species, as well as information on occurrence, status, habitat preference, behaviour and calls

Author: Juan Alberto Rodríguez Pérez
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788424149697
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Author: Miguel Ángel Cabrera Pérez
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788424135553
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 192

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Over 150 species with their scientific, common and family names, and their geographical distribution. Morphological features, value to man, use in gardens, flowering and fruit-bearing periods, degree of rarity and level of protection.

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ISBN: 9788461246816
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 355

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