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SHORTLISTED FOR THE GARDEN MEDIA GUILD AWARD PETER SEABROOK PRACTICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR AND WINNER OF THE 2024 LIVING NOW AWARD IN GREEN LIVING.A comprehensive gardener's guide to sustainable beekeeping.Beekeeping has changed. While once it was a hobby that pursued the rich rewards of honey and wax, many new beekeepers now instead seek the gratification of knowing that they are aiding the survival of one of the world's most important creatures. Keeping bees today is as much about providing the right habitats and resources to help pollinators thrive as it is about chasing every drop of golden honey.This beautifully illustrated guide to the ancient hobby of beekeeping shows today's gardeners how to create beautiful gardens that are richly rewarding for people and bees alike. Flowers, shrubs, trees and vegetable plots can provide colourful beauty and delicious produce as well as vital pollen and nectar when bees need it the most. There are lists of the top-performing plants and how and where to grow them, including window boxes, lawns, borders, wild gardens and even ponds.Beekeeping for Gardeners looks at the pleasures and benefits of keeping honey bees in gardens of all types and sizes, both rural and urban. It explains the practicalities involved in keeping bees in the domestic garden setting, as well as on rooftops, allotments, parks, farmland and other locations. Importantly, and unlike any book before, this guide sets the delightful hobby of beekeeping within the context of the wider environment, asking how it can best serve the needs of all types of pollinator and the local ecology in general.Whether you're looking to attract more bumblebees and solitary bees or want to install a beehive, this wonderful book contains all the guidance you'll need to have a garden buzzing with bees.

A comprehensive guide to the most common weeds of the Pacific Northwest, with essential information on their management and eradication Weeds are everywhere. They crowd out valuable agricultural crops, compete with the tomatoes and beans in your vegetable garden, spread rampantly along roadsides, and pop up from the tiniest cracks in sidewalks. In order to manage them, we must first learn how to identify them. Weeds of the Pacific Northwest is a guide to identifying, controlling, and eradicating over 300 species of weeds that gardeners and homeowners are likely to encounter in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Though they can all cause trouble, each weed is different. The hundreds of user-friendly photographs and detailed descriptions of each species here ensure that you can spot and treat any weed in your path. As the experts behind this book demonstrate, some plants can be killed by eating them, some by digging, some by smothering, and some only by the judicious application of chemical herbicides—and it is very important for you and your neighbors to know and understand the differences.

Cet ouvrage est le dernier des cinq volumes consacrés à la Flore des plantes vasculaires des régions nordiques du Québec et du Labrador. Il est le fruit d'une longue collaboration entre plusieurs botanistes du Québec. Il rassemble des connaissances inédites sur les plantes nordiques des milieux boréaux, subarctiques et arctiques. Le volume présente les caractéristiques morphologiques des taxons appartenant aux Cyperaceae, tant les ériophores (linaigrettes) que les trichophores, les rhynchospores, les scirpes, les éléocharides et plus particulièrement les laîches (Carex). La description botanique de chaque taxon est accompagnée de photographies des plants et des organes présentant des caractères diagnostiques, d'une carte de répartition et d'un commentaire sur l'écologie et l'habitat de chacun d'eux. Voici un ouvrage de synthèse qui deviendra une référence incontournable et servira aux chercheurs et aux étudiants intéressés par les sciences naturelles, aux professionnels de l'environnement et au public averti qui s'intéressent au patrimoine végétal du Québec et du Labrador.Nous remercions le ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts du Québec pour sa contribution financière généreuse à la publication de ce volume.

This beautiful horticultural handbook is a garden calendar, taking you on an illustrated journey through the year, detailing each season's most prominent plants, flowers, and herbs. A revised edition of John Gerrard's 1597 Garden Herball, this gorgeously illustrated volume has been updated by Marcus Woodward to form a garden calendar, with each plant being featured in its flowering season. From tobacco and onions to poppies, sunflowers, and peach trees, England's most-famous herbal index is perfect for all who are interested in gardening and horticulture.

Excerpt:'Some of the flowers described are found along every country highway. It is interesting to note that these wayside flowers may usually be classed among the foreign population. They have been brought to us from Europe in ballast and in loads of grain, and invariably follow in the wake of civilization. Many of our most beautiful native flowers have been crowded out of the hospitable roadside by these aggressive, irresistible, and mischievous invaders; for Mr. Burroughs points out that nearly all of our troublesome weeds are emigrants from Europe. We must go to the more remote woods and fields if we wish really to know our native plants. Swamps especially offer an eagerly sought asylum to our shy and lovely wild flowers.'

Never find yourself stuck for gardening advice again with this handy and informative book in your garden shed, packed with advice from the experts at Kew Gardens, London.Kew Answers for Everyday Gardeners solves all your gardening conundrums, from pest control to pruning, and wildlife to weather management, with a series of 100 questions. Polly Stevens, manager of decorative displays at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew shares her answers to the questions she gets asked most by visitors to the gardens – from pest control to wildlife care, planting advice to pruning. For each question there is a clear answer and expert tips and techniques. The questions include: How do I tell what kind of soil I have? What is the best time of year to prune? How do I make a wildlife pond? How do I deal with pests without using chemicals? How do I collect rainwater? Written with the modern gardener in mind, the advice prioritizes solutions that care for the environment, with guidance on chemical-free gardening, environmentally friendly methods for pest and disease control, and encouraging wildlife. This is a beautiful and practical guide for everyday gardeners, destined to become a staple on every gardener's bookshelf. Everything you've ever wanted to know about gardening, from experts, in an easy-to-navigate guidebook. Whatever gardener you are: urban, rural, hobbyist, professional, young, old, spring- or autumn-planter, this book has all the advice you need.

Ecco un libro per amanti della natura, curiosi irredimibili e botanici alle prime armi: in queste pagine vi si schiuderà un mondo attraverso cui, non visti, potrete osservare e comprendere meglio la gigantesca opera di seduzione che si gioca sotto i vostri occhi innocenti e spesso distratti… Sappiamo, a grandi linee, come si moltiplicano i fiori, ma non conosciamo davvero quello che la natura ha escogitato per assicurare loro una lunga e duratura progenie. Per quanto incredibile possa sembrare, infatti, i fiori mettono in atto stratagemmi molto complessi per attirare gli impollinatori, chiave della loro riproduzione. La vita sessuale dei fiori si può leggere dall'inizio, come un'opera scientifica, oppure disordinatamente, facendosi attrarre dalla bellezza delle immagini. Ricco di informazioni, questo libro non lesina aneddoti molto curiosi su alcune piante che ci circondano e ci rendono felici. Se avete ricordi nebulosi sulla riproduzione dei fiori dai tempi della scuola, se i termini astrusi e gli schemi tristi che avete imparato vi hanno tediato per lunghe ore, adesso vi viene offerta un'incredibile possibilità di riscatto. Dal profumo ammaliante del caprifoglio al calore splendente del girasole, al segnale ultravioletto emesso dal papavero rosso, non riuscirete più a staccarvi da queste storie piene di fascino botanico, inganno e intrigo. Quell'esplosione annuale di attività in giardini, prati e boschi che è la primavera, vi sembrerà particolarmente intrigante quest'anno!

Este libro reúne información de 133 plantas aprobadas en Colombia para uso medicinal según la más reciente reglamentación del Invima (2022). Para cada una de ellas —y para algunos recursos naturales aprobados— el lector encontrará aquí, además de la información botánica básica, de la descripción y de la ilustración para facilitar su identificación, una exposición detallada sobre tres aspectos: la normatividad colombiana para el uso con fines terapéuticos (con temas como indicaciones de empleo, contraindicaciones y precauciones, posología, preparaciones farmacéuticas y partes de la planta aceptadas como medicinales), la información terapéutica reportada en la bibliografía (modos de empleo, advertencias y contraindicaciones, interacciones con otros medicamentos, toxicidad, actividad farmacológica o biológica comprobada científicamente, entre otros) y, por último, las drogas, usos, formas y posologías recomendados en la medicina tradicional (partes de la planta que se utilizan, usos y preparaciones, y aplicación de tratamientos). Se incluye también un aparte sobre formas caseras y farmacéuticas de preparación de las plantas, así como un glosario de términos botánicos y un índice que permite la ubicación de nombres científicos y comunes, dolencias, enfermedades y acción de las plantas. Plantas medicinales y otros recursos naturales aprobados en Colombia con fines terapéuticos presenta, de manera ordenada, diferenciada y documentada, información que contribuye al uso adecuado y responsable de este importante recurso de salud y bienestar en los diversos planos de la salud y en las diversas orientaciones fitoterapéuticas.

Acquired by the State of Texas in 1988 and first opened to the public as Big Bend State Natural Area in 1991, Big Bend Ranch State Park (BBR) lies within the southern Big Bend of the Trans-Pecos, encompassing some 492 square miles of the Chihuahuan Desert and representing nearly half the total acreage of the Texas state park system. Unlike nearby Big Bend National Park—BBR is relatively undiscovered, wild, challenging, and slightly intimidating. BBR is the “Other” Big Bend, christened the “Other Side of Nowhere,” a rugged wilderness outback for the adventuresome with 238 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding and 70 miles of challenging four-wheel drive roads where visitors can explore stunning geological features, remnants of the area's 11,000-year human history, and a diversity of flora and fauna that rivals any area in the state. In this guidebook, photographer and naturalist Roy Morey walks visitors through the wild landscape, sharing what he has learned during eleven years of studying and photographing Big Bend Ranch State Park. Organized around the six physiographic regions of the park as outlined by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, The Other Side of Nowhere guides readers through the features and locations of the park and includes a field guide section with informative profiles and vivid imagery of 281 plant species. This definitive guide to Big Bend Ranch State Park is a must-have for visitors and an important botanical resource for the greater Big Bend and Trans-Pecos areas.

'A cracking read.'IOLO WILLIAMS'What an incredible achievement!'ALISON STEADMAN'An inspirational odyssey.'NICK BAKER'Immediately accessible.'BBC COUNTRYFILE-Mike Dilger's nationwide quest to find 1,000 wild plant species in a single year.For most of 2020, Mike Dilger's day-job of travelling to the four corners of the British Isles all but disappeared. Having been confined to one place by the Covid pandemic, and with daily dog walks his sole permitted outdoor pursuit, the simple pleasure of getting to know the flowers at his feet reignited a long-buried botanical passion. Now Mike is on a mission: to see a thousand different wild plants in one calendar year, and assess how our fascinating flora is faring in modern Britain. From Cornwall to Kent and Breckland to the Scottish Highlands, Mike meets the resilient reserve wardens and courageous conservationists tasked with protecting some of the nation's richest botanical sites, and experiences first-hand the many difficulties associated with saving our rarest and most charismatic plants. Taking in city centres, mountain tops and every conceivable habitat in between, One Thousand Shades of Green is a manifesto on how to love and conserve our green and pleasant land, and celebrates the beauty and diversity of the nation's plants.

Plants of Northern California is an informative guide to the rich and varied flora of Northern California. From lush riparian forests along the rivers and streams to oak woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, and the ephemeral pools known as vernal pools, this revised handy volume enables both amateur and professional to quickly and accurately identify more than 560 Northern Californian plants.Look Inside to FInd:Descriptive text that includes blooming period, elevation, and habitatSpecies organized by color and familyPlant characteristics in easy-to-understand termsTips on how to distinguish similar-looking speciesNotes on ethnobotanical uses, history, and other interesting factsGlossary of botanical terms

Retracing the eighteenth-century Florida exploration of botanist Andre Michaux The name Michaux often appears in the plant names of Florida, from the endangered yellow violets that grow wild in the panhandle to the Florida rosemary of the scrub. Andre Michaux (1746-1803) was one of the most extraordinary and dynamic individuals of early explorations in North America and the first trained botanist to explore extensively the wilderness east of the Mississippi River, including Spanish East Florida. This first book-length account of Michaux's Florida exploration combines his original journal with writings about him by later authors, historical background, and the author's own narrative to create a multifaceted, comprehensive treatise on Michaux's travels and discoveries in Florida.Beginning with a biographical sketch on the life of Andre Michaux, royal botanist for King Louis XVI of France, the authors retrace (using 16 maps) the exploratory routes he took in Florida and recount historical events occurring in Florida at the time. They include in full documentary form all the plants he discovered, collected, and observed and fully assess his findings so that his contributions can now be evaluated along with those of better-known botanists of whom much has been written, such as John Bartram and his son William--who acknowledged the Frenchman's abilities, writing that Michaux could traverse the same ground that he and his father had covered and find plants that they had missed.From a historical as well as a botanical perspective, Andre Michaux in Florida re-creates the Florida exploration of a remarkable explorer and observer and allows us to experience vicariously the vibrancy and joy of his journey of discovery.

Nearly every life form found among North American flowering plants is represented in Arizona. This amazing diversity is partly explained by the fact that the altitudinal range extends from a few feet above sea level to approximately 12,000 feet at the summit of the San Francisco Peaks. The life zone range from Arctic-Alpine on these peaks to Lower Sonoran in the southwest and Subtropical in the extreme south. The main objective of this book is to provide means for identifying the approximately 3438 species of flowering plants, ferns, and fern-allies growing without cultivation in Arizona. Keys for identification of the families, genera, and species are provided. Under each species the authors give the geographical distribution within and outside Arizona, and usually the altitudinal range and time of flowering. They describe economic uses, toxic or other properties, and ornamental value of many plants, giving particular attention to the utilization of native plants by the large Indian population of the state. Introductory chapters describe the topography, geology, soils, and climate of Arizona, the several types of vegetation in relation to the physical conditions, and the proportional representation of the larger plant families. There is also a brief account of botanical explorations in Arizona since 1832. This is the only available work on the flora of Arizona that includes the results of intensive, botanical research in the state during the past twenty years. It is based on an earlier publication, Flowering Plants and Ferns of Arizona, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1942 and now out of print. For the present revision, a supplementary section of more than fifty pages has been prepared under the direction of John Thomas Howell and Elizabeth McClintock of the California Academy of Sciences. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1960.

An easy-to-use, wide-ranging guide to invasive plants in North America. Features full-color photos and descriptions of more than 250 alien species—both terrestrial and aquatic—that are in some cases changing the landscape to an almost unimaginable degree. Accompanying text describes the plant's environmental and economic impacts as well as management techniques used to control it. Also includes an explanation of what an invasive is and a step-by-step identification key. An essential guide to understanding this unprecedented environmental challenge.

A newly expanded and revised edition of the bestselling field guide to more than 150 edible and medicinal plants and fungi that grow wild throughout the west coast of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest states. The coastal Pacific Northwest of North America is home to a multitude of edible and medicinal plant species, marine plants, and edible mushrooms—from Black Gooseberry to Western Tea-Berry, from Golden Chanterelle to Yellow Morel Mushroom, and from Sea Asparagus to Winged Kelp. Now revised and updated with additional species and recipes, this compact, full-colour forager's guide offers clear photography, descriptions, safety tips and warnings, as well as culinary and medicinal uses from both Indigenous and settler traditions, for every type of wild-growing flora species in the region. Practical, user-friendly, and safe, Edible and Medicinal Flora of the West Coast is an indispensable guide for beginner and experienced foragers alike.

Plants were an essential part of medieval life. Most people lived in houses made of wood and thatch, which often accidentally burned down when they cooked their food or huddled over wood fires to keep warm. People wore linen clothing dyed with plants. They drank ale, cider and wine as they danced to music played on wooden instruments. Beauty, love and seduction could all be made easier with a few herbal preparations. If you became ill, plants provided many of the cures. The unwary may have mistaken a poisonous plant for one that was good to eat, with fatal consequence. Others may have used the poisonous plant to remove an unwanted rival. Some plants had magical properties. The mysterious mandrake could kill anybody who tried to dig it up without taking the appropriate precautions. Demons could be summoned or dismissed by the aid of plants. The church used powerful incense to clean the air and induce a sense of religious euphoria. This book is designed to give a broad introduction to the plants that were used during the medieval period. With many colorful photos, a list of plants that were available and some original medieval recipes to try, you can set out on an adventure to explore the wonderful world of medieval plants.

La collection de plantes vivantes et la conservation ex situ ne sont pas seulement la mission principale des jardins botaniques modernes, mais aussi la base de la mission scientifique des jardins botaniques et la responsabilité de sauvegarder la diversité végétale par la communauté botanique. La flore ex situ de Chine est un projet de plusieurs décennies qui a permis d'obtenir des résultats significatifs et a suscité l'intérêt du public. Basé sur les dernières avancées du projet, ce livre fournit un résumé et des ressources actualisées sur la conservation ex situ des plantes dans le monde et principalement en Chine. L'ouvrage comprend quatre grandes parties : (1) Aperçu de la recherche basée sur les jardins botaniques, (2) Flore mondiale des jardins, (3) Flore ex situ de Chine, (4) Introduction à 312 familles d'Angiospermae,Gymnospermae et Pteridophyta.Ce livre profitera grandement à la conservation ex situ mondiale et fournira des informations précieuses pour l'agriculture, la sylviculture, l'horticulture et les industries des plantes médicinales.

Semenné rostliny představují podstatnou část globální fytocenózy a jejich sekundární metabolismus vytváří nepřeberné množství organických molekul, z nichž mnohé vykazují příznivé působení na lidský organismus využitelné v terapii či prevenci. Autor sleduje změny, které nastaly v botanické systematice a nomenklatuře u taxonů zastoupených v současném Evropském lékopisu a monografiích EMA za posledních patnáct let, a přidává nové druhy rostlin, které se díky vědeckému zkoumání obsahových látek dostávají do pozornosti farmaceutů, lékařů či jiných zájemců o tuto problematiku. Kniha je doplněna více než 250 originálními fotografiemi.

A beautiful, stylish and comprehensive handbook from the Bloom Gardener's Guides series, covering everything you need to know to grow plants in pots all year round. No matter how small or large your space, Pots includes top tips on how to plan and prepare your containers, a directory of plants to dip into and pro advice on achieving year-round interest and structure. The guide also includes winning combinations of flowers, foliage and bulbs, and plenty of information on caring for your display so it lasts from season to season. Gardening in containers is versatile, exciting and rewarding for both you and the wildlife, so whether your plot is a courtyard, balcony, patio or simply a window box, Pots can inspire you to transform it with vibrant planting. This title is from the Bloom Gardener's Guide series, complete and comprehensive gardening handbooks. Bloom is an award-winning independent print magazine for gardeners, plant admirers, nature lovers and outdoor adventurers, and winner of the Garden Publication of the Year at the Garden Media Awards 2021. Other titles in this series include Cut Flowers and Shade.

Find out what needs to be done at just the right time to create a garden full of life and colour all year round. Keeping on top of when to sow seeds, plant bulbs or prune roses can be tricky for new and experienced gardeners with busy lives. What to Sow, Grow and Do takes the hassle out of remembering what to do next with a month-by-month guide. Tracking a year in the garden, it shows you what you need to do when in a series of straightforward how-tos and handy checklists. It also celebrates each month of the year, highlighting the plants in season and the wildlife to spot. Seasonal tasks cover everything from maintaining colorful flower beds and a simple veg patch, to encouraging birds to nest and hedgehogs to hibernate in your garden. At the end of the year, you will have a thriving, flourishing garden that's a joy to be in.Each month, the book will cover:Monthly tasks – a full guide that includes the seeds to sow, the plants to prune and a checklist of jobs around the garden, Hero plants – what's coming into flower, in full bloom, and dying back to help you plan your gardening year, Wildlife lifecycle – the animals and insects going into/coming out of hibernation, migrating, emerging and retreating to help you support nature. Whether you are a seasoned horticulturalist or are just starting our planting you first seedlings, this guide is an indispensible companion to any gardener all the year round.

A thorough field guide to the wildflowers of the western Mediterranean's sunny shores. The western Mediterranean—running from Italy to Portugal and encompassing Corsica, Sardinia, the Balearic Islands, and coastal North Africa—is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, home to more than 10,000 plant species. This updated edition of the Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Western Mediterranean is the most comprehensive plant identification guide to the area. Covering more than 2,500 plants, this accessible guide focuses on the most common and conspicuous species that occur in the area, with descriptions, color photographs, and illustrations throughout. The book also includes sections on where to find native plants in the wild, as well as a glossary of terms. An ideal companion for wildlife and plant enthusiasts, this guide will enable even the most botanically blind to reliably identify native flora in the sunny and coastal climes of the western Mediterranean.

Halophytic plants are a fascinating group of plants that also serve as dietary feed for livestock. Their utilization is essential for sustainable agriculture and maintaining ecological balance. This book explains the nature of halophytic plants through an in-depth presentation of their botanical and nutritional characteristics. Chapters of the book highlight different aspects of halophytes on a botanical, histological, ecological and nutritional basis when utilized as animal feed components. The issues of the histo-chemical aspects of halophytes are addressed with regard to their impact on nutrient compositions and availability to animals, while the important nutrient contents of halophytes are considered in relation to their value to animals.Key Features:- 10 organized chapters on halophytic plants- Explains the relationship between botanical and nutritional characteristics of halophytes when utilized as animal feed components- Covers information about important nutrient contents and secondary metabolites in halophytes- Includes information on nutritional and feeding values for animals- Includes informative diagram and tables- Includes references for further readingThis book fills a notable gap in available literature on the subject, and will stimulate researchers to pursue the many unanswered questions in the field of biosaline agriculture. This text serves as reading material for undergraduate and graduate level courses and specializations in agriculture, animal nutrition, animal physiology, botany and plant physiology. It also serves as supplementary reading for students of taxonomy, ecology, and environmental science courses. Professional and apprentice livestock farmers will also benefit from the information presented by the book.

Wildflowers of Shenandoah National Park is an easy-to-use field guide to help you identify more than 230 of the park's most common species - from the iconic large-flowered trillium, with its trio of white to pink petals, to the showstopping blooms that adorn the mountain laurel shrubs that decorate trails in June. Information-packed and beautifully photographed, this field guide is an indispensable resource for identifying wildflowers in the park.Inside you'll find:• Vibrant full-color photos and a detailed park map• Detailed yet user-friendly descriptions of plants organized by color and bloom time, with natural history notes, ethnobotanical uses, and historical uses• 20 suggested wildflower hikes• A glossary of botanical terms and comprehensive wildflower index

A concise, full-colour guide to more than 200 native and introduced plant and animal species found in Vancouver's famed 1,000-acre city park.

Le livre ‘The Chinese Botanical Gardens'résume de manière exhaustive le développement historique, la distribution et la subordination, l'introduction et la collecte des plantes, la conservation ex situ, l'enregistrement des informations sur les plantes, la recherche scientifique et l'état d'utilisation des jardins botaniques en Chine, avec une présentation détaillée du développement et de la conservation de 161jardins botaniques en Chine. Les jardins botaniques chinois ont joué un rôle actif dans la protection, l'exploration et l'utilisation des plantes et ont apporté un soutien important à la recherche botanique. Ils sont devenus une attraction touristique de grande qualité et une base d'éducation scientifique populaire en Chine.Ce livre fournira des informations de base sur la construction, la gestion et le développement des jardins botaniques chinois. Il peut être utilisé comme matériel de recherche et de référence pour les enseignants et les étudiants professionnels concernés, les institutions d'éducation scientifique et les agences de voyage. Il peut également servir de référence pour la coopération entre les jardins botaniques chinois et étrangers.

Bestimmen leicht gemacht! Das Buch führt in das Arbeiten mit Bestimmungsschlüsseln in Floren ein und macht so das problemlose Bestimmen mitteleuropäischer Gefäßpflanzen bis hin zur Art leicht erlernbar. In der 4. Auflage der „Botanischen Bestimmungsübungen“ wurden bei der Familiengliederung kleinere Anpassungen vorgenommen, in der Praxis missverständliche Formulierungen geändert und komplizierte Fachbegriffe verständlich erklärt. Die Theorie der Erstellung und Benutzung von Bestimmungsschlüsseln hilft nicht nur, Fehler zu vermeiden, sondern unterstützt auch die Auswahl des Bedarfs eigener Bestimmungsliteratur. Die Anleitung zur Anlage eines Herbariums führt in die wissenschaftliche Dokumentation von Biodiversität ein. Die wichtigsten europäischen Pflanzenfamilien werden steckbriefartig mit Blütendiagramm und Hinweisen auf Gift-, Nutz- und Zierpflanzen dargestellt. Damit ist die erfolgreiche Nutzung entsprechender europäischer Titel problemlos möglich.

The American South is famous for its astonishingly rich biodiversity. In this book, Georgann Eubanks takes a wondrous trek from Alabama to North Carolina to search out native plants that are endangered and wavering on the edge of erasure. Even as she reveals the intricate beauty and biology of the South's plant life, she also shows how local development and global climate change are threatening many species, some of which have been graduated to the federal list of endangered species.Why should we care, Eubanks asks, about North Carolina's Yadkin River goldenrod, found only in one place on earth? Or the Alabama canebrake pitcher plant, a carnivorous marvel being decimated by criminal poaching and a booming black market? These plants, she argues, are important not only to the natural environment but also to southern identity, and she finds her inspiration in talking with the heroes the botanists, advocates, and conservationists young and old on a quest to save these green gifts of the South for future generations. These passionate plant lovers caution all of us not to take for granted the sensitive ecosystems that contribute to the region's long-standing appeal, beauty, and character.

'In Clive, we have an ever-fascinating guide to Britain's heathery districts, not only marvelling at the wildlife of such wild places, but also celebrating their diverse origins, uses and cultural resonances'- Andrew ByfieldHeathlands are so much more than simply purple carpets of heather. They are ancient landscapes found throughout Britain that support a complex of inter-related species and an immense diversity of habitats. They also possess a unique human history defined by the struggle between pastoralism and the competing demands of those who seek exclusive use of the land. In this latest addition to the British Wildlife Collection, Clive Chatters introduces us to Britain's heathlands and their anatomy. He then takes the reader on a geographical heathland tour – from the maritime sub-arctic of the Shetlands to the mild wetness of the Atlantic coast – with an in memoriam nod to those heaths that have been erased from common memory and understanding. He concludes with a review of how people have perceived and used heathland wildlife over the ages, and sets out a future vision for this iconic landscape, its unique habitats and the species that live there. Most of our heaths are pale shadows of their former selves. However, Chatters argues, it is not inevitable that the catastrophic losses of the recent past are the destiny of our remaining heaths. Should we wish, their place in the countryside as an integral part of British culture can be secured.

Se presentan 690 remedios naturales, elaborados a partir de plantas que se desarrollan en diversas zonas templadas del mundo. La información para esta obra es resultado de una extensa bibliografía, estudio de campo y de testimonios orales de diversos pueblos y culturas.

A newly updated, expanded edition of the spectacular bestselling field guide to the plants and animals of the North America's Northwest Coast.“A must have for any naturalist in the region.”—Douglas Justice, Associate Director, Horticulture & Collections, UBC Botanical GardenWith its temperate climate and rich biodiversity, the coastal Pacific Northwest is an ideal environment for nature lovers of all sorts. Stretching from Juneau, Alaska, south to coastal British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and all the way down to California's San Francisco Bay, this vast region is home to an incredibly rich variety of flora and fauna.Packed with over 1,500 photographs and essential information about more than 900 commonly found plant and animal species across the region, this second edition of The Flora and Fauna of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest is a colourful, concise, easy-to-follow resource guide. Accessible for anyone with an interest in nature—from amateur arborists to avid gardeners, from weekend hikers to experienced beachcombers—this book provides an essential overview of the region's trees, shrubs, bushes, flowering plants, berries, ferns, fungi, marine plants, marine and land mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and insects. With expanded flora and fauna sections; revised species organization; and new information about at-risk species, toxicity, edibility, and traditional uses, this book is an essential guide to the abundance of nature in this beautiful part of the world.

Discover how to use common medicinal plants and natural beauty products for healing and self-care with this sumptuously illustrated guide.Dig up the fascinating history of these plants, their active components and therapeutic properties, and learn how to prepare safe herbal remedies including infusions, tinctures, oils and lotions. This journey into plant-based wellbeing is guided by a respected ethnobotanist and doctor of phytotherapy, meaning you can grow your knowledge of this natural science with complete confidence.Ordered alphabetically, the guide covers a huge range of common plants, including almond, blackcurrant, borage, caraway, chard, chicory, dandelion, fig, hazel, ivy, juniper, nettle, poppy, cornflower, cowslip, oak, walnut, eucalyptus, fennel, flax, nasturtium, heather, horse-chestnut, jasmine, lavender, leek, mint, oregano, pomegranate, raspberry, rosemary, St. John's-wort, watercress, thyme and yarrow.You'll find suggested treatments for nausea, coughs, colds and flu, acne, burns, bites and sprains, as well as ideas for pain relief, skincare and aids for digestion, stress, sleep and more.At the end of the book, you'll find a small practical guide for budding herbalists, featuring useful tips for picking and preserving plants while being an environmentally responsible picker, ensuring you always show respect to nature and its “magical” healing powers. The healing properties referenced for each plant are fully explained and there's a glossary of botanical terms to ensure that everything is clear for complete beginners.This magnificent book will satisfy all your curiosities about healing plants and become your essential companion to herbal medicines and natural beauty products.

An authoritative survey of the most common and noteworthy plants found throughout Arizona, this guide covers more than 900 species. Color photos illustrate each plant, with relevant botanical information covered in each plant entry. Fully updated and revised, this guide reflects current, accurate information, naming conventions, and botanical knowledge.

“For every plant enthusiast in the Great Lakes State, and... in the adjoining ones as well.” —John J. Pipoly III, SIDA “A very handy field guide... this book will be of use to anyone in northeastern North America.” —C. Barre Hellquist, Rhodora “It can be used to identify most of the plants... in Michigan and adjacent areas.” —James E. Eckenwalder, Wildflower Gleason's Plants of Michigan is a major revision and expansion of The Plants of Michigan by Henry A. Gleason—the 1918 classic field guide to the flowering plants and trees found in Michigan, neighboring Great Lakes States, and southern Ontario. Richard K. Rabeler has completely updated the family descriptions and added easy-to-use keys. Information on habitats and geographical distribution is now included as well as a comprehensive index of plant names, an illustrated section on terminology, a glossary, and an introduction to botany in Michigan. Gleason's Plants of Michigan will be useful to naturalists, environmental specialists, botanists, and everyone who loves the wildflowers and native flora of Michigan and the surrounding areas.

An enticing illustrated look at pollination, one of the most astonishing marvels of the natural worldPollination is essential to the survival of most plants on Earth. Some plants rely on the wind to transport pollen from one flower to another. Others employ an array of ingenious strategies to attract and exploit pollinators, whether they be insects, birds, or mammals. This beautifully illustrated book provides an unprecedented look at the wonders of pollination biology, drawing on the latest science to explain the extraordinarily complex relationship between plant and pollinator, and revealing why pollination is vital for healthy ecosystems and a healthy planet.Timothy Walker offers an engaging introduction to pollination biology and explores the many different tactics of plant reproduction. He shows how wind and water can be effective yet wildly unpredictable means of pollination, and describes the intimate interactions of pollinating plants with bees and butterflies, beetles and birds, and lizards and bats. Walker explores how plants entice pollinators using scents, colors, and shapes, and how plants rely on rewards as well as trickery to attract animals. He sheds light on the important role of pollination in ecology, evolution, and agriculture, and discusses why habitat management, species recovery programs, and other conservation efforts are more critical now than ever.Featuring hundreds of color photos and illustrations, Pollination is suitable for undergraduate study and is an essential resource for naturalists, horticulturalists, and backyard gardeners.

Welche friedliche Pflanze hat die Harpune erfunden? Wo wächst die auf dem Einband abgebildete Wassernuss, am Amazonas, am Nil oder am Rhein? Haben Waldbäume auch Blüten? Gibt es Sex bei Pflanzen? Heiraten sie im Verborgenen, wie Linné vermutete? Schützt Pflanzenschutz wirklich die Pflanzen? Wer sind die'Zuckermacher'? Hat Labkraut etwas mit Käse zu tun? Sind Möhren gut für unsere Augen? Sind Weidenröschen Rosengewächse? Wie kann man sich in der verwirrenden Vielfalt orientieren? Fragen wie diese spielen eine entscheidende Rolle im vorliegenden Buch, das Studierende und Lehrende der Biologie und der Naturwissenschaften mit der Botanik auf ungewohnte Weise bekannt machen kann. Es ist ein Einsteigerbuch für alle, die Botanik kompetent, anregend, interessant und mit Entdeckerfreude lernen und lehren möchten. Das Buch bietet Experimentiervorschläge oder Anregungen für Versuche und Beobachtungen. Dabei spielen die Pflanzen unseres täglichen Umfeldes eine besondere Rolle. Pflanzen eröffnen kulinarische Genüsse, nähren und umgeben uns, ermöglichen technische Anwendungen und wirtschaftlichen Gewinn oder Heilwirkungen für den menschlichen Körper. Dieser immensen Bedeutung der Pflanzen für das tierische und menschliche Leben auf der Erde steht ein meist geringes Interesse von Schülerinnen und Schülern, aber auch von Lehrpersonen gegenüber. Dagegen hilft nicht allein trockenes Fachwissen. Intention dieses Buches ist vor allem der Bildungsanspruch: kompetenter Umgang mit Pflanzen als Teil der menschlichen Kultur, also Genuss durch Kennerschaft. Diese sollte dazu beitragen, dem Rückgang der Biodiversität kompetent entgegenzuwirken. Somit leistet das Buch einen Beitrag zur Umweltbildung und Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung. Das Buch ist durch zahlreiche Zeichnungen und einen Farbbildteil illustriert.

A clear, concise guide to more than 130 edible and medicinal plants and funghi that grow wild throughout the west coast of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest states.The coastal Pacific Northwest of North America is home to a multitude of edible and medicinal plant species, marine plants, and edible mushrooms. This compact, full-colour forager's guide offers clear photography, descriptions, safety tips and warnings, and traditional culinary and medicinal uses for every type of wild-growing flora species in the region, including:Bigleaf Maple—used to make a delicious west-coast maple syrup;Yellow Morel Mushroom—a favourite of foragers but not to be confused with the false morel, which is poisonous;Sea Asparagus—perfect in a salad or as an accompaniment to seafood; andEvening Primrose—an introduced species to the region, used to treat a variety of ailments.Practical, user-friendly, and safe, Edible and Medicinal Flora of the West Coast is an indispensable guide for beginner and experienced foragers alike.

Journals and letters, translated from the original French, bring Michaux's work to modern readers and scientists Known to today's biologists primarily as the “Michx.” at the end of more than 700 plant names, André Michaux was an intrepid French naturalist. Under the directive of King Louis XVI, he was commissioned to search out and grow new, rare, and never-before-described plant species and ship them back to his homeland in order to improve French forestry, agriculture, and horticulture. He made major botanical discoveries and published them in his two landmark books, Histoire des chênes de l'Amérique (1801), a compendium of all oak species recognized from eastern North America, and Flora Boreali-Americana (1803), the first account of all plants known in eastern North America. Straddling the fields of documentary editing, history of the early republic, history of science, botany, and American studies, André Michaux in North America: Journals and Letters, 1785–1797 is the first complete English edition of Michaux's American journals. This copiously annotated translation includes important excerpts from his little-known correspondence as well as a substantial introduction situating Michaux and his work in the larger scientific context of the day. To carry out his mission, Michaux traveled from the Bahamas to Hudson Bay and west to the Mississippi River on nine separate journeys, all indicated on a finely rendered, color-coded map in this volume. His writings detail the many hardships—debilitating disease, robberies, dangerous wild animals, even shipwreck—that Michaux endured on the North American frontier and on his return home. But they also convey the soaring joys of exploration in a new world where nature still reigned supreme, a paradise of plants never before known to Western science. The thrill of discovery drove Michaux ever onward, even ultimately to his untimely death in 1802 on the remote island of Madagascar.

The ultimate indoor gardening book, this guide offers inspiration and instruction for creating vibrant in-home gardens and caring for your houseplants With plentiful images and a distinctly modern and sophisticated feel, this book imparts both easy-to-follow advice and creative garden-design inspiration. Whether you are looking to pick a statement plant for your living room, create a terrarium centerpiece, or arrange an artful display of air plants, this book will provide the tools you need. You'll be tempted to thumb through it again and again—for both resource and relaxation. The Inspired Houseplant includes: • Plant Basics: beginner-friendly plant care info • Plant Guide: profiles of popular indoor plants • Plant Projects: fun, easy projects with major wow factor (including trending designs like terrariums, air plants, marimo and other underwater gardens, kokedama, mounted staghorn ferns, and edible herbs) • Plant Style: ways to use plants in interior design for every style from Desert Boho to Midcentury Modern

America's prairies are home to some of the most abundant and beautiful wildflowers in the country. Now, with Prairie Wildflowers, readers will be able to locate and identify the many gorgeous flowering species blooming in America's heartland. Prairie Wildflowers contains detailed, full-color photographs and concise descriptions of over 350 of these wildflowers. Written by a wildflower expert for the casual wildflower observer, Prairie Wildflowers is organized by color for easy access out on the trail and includes information on blooming season and range as well as a glossary of terms and a reference section. As a spiritual successor to Falcon's long-beloved Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers, this new book will become the definitive guide to the many varieties of wildflowers flourishing between Chicago and Denver.

The principle objective of this book is to describe a range of families of flowering plants in a sequence corresponding to current phylogenetic classification based on the most recent results of molecular systematics. The selection of families is large and comprises families of temperate European flora as well as tropical flora. They are integrated in their respective orders and keys are given to help the reader recognize them. Each family is richly illustrated, the identifying characters being shown as clearly as possible. A glossary complements the overall didactic qualities of this reference.

Plants of Northern California is the complete guide to the rich and unique flora of Northern California. From lush riparian forests along the rivers and streams to oak woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, and the ephemeral pools known as vernal pools, this handy volume enables both amateur and professional to quickly and accurately identify Northern California plants. Descriptive text that includes blooming period, elevation, and habitat Species organized by color and familyPlant characteristics in easy-to-understand termsNotes that include ethnobotanical uses, history, and other interesting factsGlossary of botanical terms

Plants of the World is the first book to systematically explore every vascular plant family on earth—more than four hundred and fifty of them—organized in a modern phylogenetic order. Detailed entries for each family include descriptions, distribution, evolutionary relationships, and fascinating information on economic uses of plants and etymology of their names. All entries are also copiously illustrated in full color with more than 2,500 stunning photographs. A collaboration among three celebrated botanists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Plants of the World is authoritative, comprehensive, and beautiful. Covering everything from ferns to angiosperms, it will be an essential resource for practicing botanists, horticulturists, and nascent green thumbs alike.

Plants of the World is the first book to systematically explore every vascular plant family on earth—more than four hundred and fifty of them—organized in a modern phylogenetic order. Detailed entries for each family include descriptions, distribution, evolutionary relationships, and fascinating information on economic uses of plants and etymology of their names. All entries are also copiously illustrated in full color with more than 2,500 stunning photographs. A collaboration among three celebrated botanists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Plants of the World is authoritative, comprehensive, and beautiful. Covering everything from ferns to angiosperms, it will be an essential resource for practicing botanists, horticulturists, and nascent green thumbs alike.

This is the first comprehensive, up-to-date checklist of the vascular plants found in Jordan. The book covers 112 families and all species, including ferns and gymnosperms, that have been recorded for Jordan, with correct nomenclature and accepted names. Each species is cited with at least one specimen from the field. A collaboration between the Royal Botanic Garden of Jordan and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Plants of Jordan is the work of experts from both institutions and will be the standard in the field for years to come.

Learn to identify backyard weeds! Hundreds of full-color photos with easy-to-understand text make this a great visual guide to learning about nearly 60 species of common weeds--toxic, edible or otherwise interesting--found in the Upper Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The species (from Dandelion to Purslane) are organized by type, so you can identify them by their visual characteristics. Plus, learn about how each weed spreads, how to control it and its possible beneficial uses. The information, presented by expert forager Teresa Marrone, is accessible to beginners but useful for even experienced wild plants enthusiasts.

First published in 1895, this vintage book offers the reader a beginner-friendly guide to growing plants in greenhouses and under glass. Written in simple, plain language and profusely-illustrated, this step-by-step guide is ideal for novice gardeners with an interest in greenhouses, and it would make for a useful addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include:'The Construction of Greenhouses','Heating and General Management','Appliances and Materials', Methods of Propagating Plants','Potting, Watering, Training, and Feeding Plants','Spring and Summer Flowering Plants','Autumn and Winter Flowering Plants','Bulbous and Tuberous-rooted Plants', etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

This compact encyclopaedia details various herbs used in natural remedies and explores their benefits for restoring and maintaining health. The Famous Book of Herbs describes each herb in detail and features information on the various uses and benefits of every plant included. A perfect short read for those interested in herbalism. The chapters featured in this volume include: - Tonics - Herbal Smoking Herbs - Enjoyment - Purity - Benefit - Reducing and Slimming - Intemperance - Abscesses - Acidity - Acne - Anaemia - Asthma - Backache - Biliousness

130 Wildkräuter, Beeren und Pilze im Porträt. Sicher bestimmen durch Sortierungen nach Blütenfarbe, Fruchtfarbe, Aussehen. Giftige Doppelgänger erkennen. Die besten und wichtigsten Rezepte zur Verwertung. Sammelkalender: Was wann sammeln Monat für Monat?

Das bewährte botanische Wörterbuch erscheint bereits in der aktualisierten 25. Auflage. Durch seine konsequente Orientierung an der gärtnerischen und floristischen Praxis ist es gleichzeitig Basis für die Ausbildung und wertvoller Helfer in der Berufspraxis. Die international eindeutige Nomenklatur ermöglicht die präzise Kommunikation mit Lieferanten und Kunden. Auch die Anordnung nach den Hauptpflanzengruppen des Erwerbsgartenbaus erleichtert das Beratungsgespräch im Pflanzenfachhandel oder auf der „Gartenbaustelle“.

A comprehensive guide to cultivating new plants, from vegetables and flowers to shrubs and succulents, containing techniques for a wide variety of species. Buying individual plants can be expensive—but raising your own saves money and gives lots of gardening satisfaction. Every aspect of the art of propagation is covered, from the philosophy behind creating plants to the easiest species to grow to the best materials and equipment. All the major methods receive well-illustrated, in-depth, and easy to follow explanations, including seeds and cuttings, division and layering, and budding and grafting, and there's a handy, at-a-glance A–Z listing of ideal propagation plants for the home and garden. Both novice and more experienced gardeners will turn to this invaluable reference again and again.