A captivating history of one of the world’s most iconic and mysterious flowers Bewitched by a lotus which flowered from three-thousandyear- old seeds in his English garden, Mark Griffiths set o
As is the case with many other rare and sought-after species of plant and animal, Madagascar is one of the world’s prime locations for orchids, which make up the largest family of flowering pla
This highly illustrated guidebook details every species of jasmine that is cultivated in gardens, as well as the genus’s habitat and distribution in the wild and its propagation. An additional chapter
In Texas Cacti, authors Brian and Shirley Loflin present a concise, fully illustrated field guide to more than one hundred of the cacti most often found in Texas and the surrounding region.The book o
Presents a simple introduction to the life cycle of a red delicious apple, from the blossoming of a flower bud in the spring through the development and ripening of the fruit to its harvesting in the
"How tall can sunflowers grow? Why do sunflowers turn black? How do we use sunflower seeds? Explaining concepts through stunning photographs and simple text, 'Life Cycle of a Sunflower' takes an in-de
"Cottonwood and the River of Time" looks at some of the approaches scientists have used to unravel the puzzles of the natural world. With a lifetime of work in forestry and genetics to guide him, Rein
The Rosaceae Family is represented by approximately 3,000 species of diverse plants, primarily confined to temperate climates. The family has a rich variety of architectural forms and contains herbac
Considerable interest has developed in recent years in crucifers and particularly in their wild relatives, as they contain genetic material that may be utilized for further evolution of superior crop
The soybean is the most economically important of the legumes and the largest source of vegetable oil and protein on earth. Soybean oil has garnered considerable attention recently due to its growing
One hundred thirty-two species, subspecies, and varieties of cacti may be found in Texas. About one hundred of them occur in the state’s Trans-Pecos region, one of the most cactus-rich areas of the Un
Focusing on Venezuela and Mexico, this edited volume from the International Society of Halophyte Utilisation (ISHU) explores the environmental issues facing South and Central America's coastal ecosys
This is the only comprehensive account of all eight species in the genus Adansonia. It describes the historical background from the late Roman period to the present. It covers the extraordinary varie
Get this great field guide to 50 species of cacti. Organized by family, then by shape, it includes the information you need to identify and learn about Arizonais prickly plants. Itis a great book for
