This book brings together a wealth of information on the natural history, ecology, and systematics of North American aquatic flowering plants. Unlike most books on aquatic plants that have a taxonomic
Succulents and cacti make the perfect indoor plant pets. Inexpensive to purchase, easy to care for and resilient to the neglect of even the laziest of gardeners, growing these plants is virtually fool
A long time ago, you could only find them on the slopes of remote mountain ranges in Asia, but today they are the very symbol of modern genetics, a species unrivalled for the variety of colors and for
Syzygium is the largest genus in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae). Some species are economically important and widely cultivated. This book on Syzygium provides an updated account on S. cumini and other
This volume, the eighth devoted to flowering plants in the Illustrated Flora of Illinois series, is the third of several devoted to dicotyledons, which include such well-known plants as roses, peas,
Mangroves are distinctive tropical plant communities that occupy the intertidal zone between sea and land. They are of major ecological importance, have economic value as a source of food and raw materials, and serve as a buffer from flooding and climate change-induced sea level rise. Mangroves are under threat from pollution, clearance and over-exploitation, and increasing concern has driven demand for an improved understanding of mangrove species. This book provides an introduction to mangroves, including their taxonomy, habitat-specific features, reproduction and socio-economic value. Fully updated to reflect the last two decades of research, this new edition of a key text includes newly documented taxa, new understandings of vivipary and the evolution of mangrove species, and a rich set of colour illustrations. It will appeal to researchers and students across a range of disciplines, including botany, ecology and zoology.
When you're out and about, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Featuring only Southwest cacti, the booklet is organized by group for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by group, an
Describes the growth cycle of the sunflower, from its start as a small seed to its life as a fully mature plant, which in turn releases seeds to begin the cycle again.
This, the first of three volumes on the aster family planned for the Illustrated Flora of Illinois series, recognizes 388 species in 119 genera, as well as 20 hybrids and 73 lesser taxa. In Asteraceae
This descriptive title provides strong sequential action in the growth of a sunflower plant from seed to flower. The kid-friendly context provides many opportunities to explore how things grow.
Part of the series “Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Crop Plants,” this volume focuses on eucalyptus, a plant that is growing in popularity due to its high growth rates even in marginal environments
Sedums are easy-to-grow flowering perennials with succulent foliage. They are available in hundreds of varieties, and gorgeous in gardens and containers. Their color changes dramatically with the seas
Author Phyllis Root and illustrator Betsy Bowen last explored the vast, boggy peatlands of northern Minnesota in their book Big Belching Bog. Now, in Plant a Pocket of Prairie, Root and Bowen take you
"Daisylocks needs a home that is just right. She asks Wind to help her find the perfect habitat to spread her roots, and he accepts the challenge. Wind blows Daisylocks to the plain, the mountain and
