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Discover the fascinating stories behind around 300 species of wildflowers and marvel at a botanical beauty and diversity you never knew existed Did you know that orchids existed alongside dinosaurs And that 30 000 plant species are used as medicine worldwide In this stunning book leading botanist Chris Thorogood brings you closer to 329 species of wildflower through fascinating facts plant profiles and detailed illustrations More than just meadows discover wildflowers that are pollinated by birds that look like stones and that feed on the creatures around them Humans have had a close relationship with wildflowers throughout history from growing dahlias as crops and comfrey as medicine to carrying posies to ward off the plague and roses down the aisle Bringing together natural history culture food medicine and technology this fascinating book will open your eyes to the botanical wonders all around us With a guide to the wildflowers growing in every habitat identification notes a grow your own guide and more this is the ultimate flower lover s companion

This comprehensive work covers every species wild flower that you might encounter in Britain and Ireland highlighting key features to allow identification with confidence Wild flower identification may seem extremely challenging to those not familiar with them but this brilliant photographic guide changes that forever Packed with superb photography throughout including stunning portraits and close ups of key features along with succinct no nonsense text this book will help you to identify any wild flower that you may encounter in Britain and Ireland This second edition has been revised updated and expanded to become a truly comprehensive work covering all but the most extreme rarities in the British Isles This book packs a true floral punch The pages have been designed to ensure that the photographs are reproduced at a sensible size while retaining a readable text Key features are highlighted in boxes throughout the book while details of confusion species and look alikes are given where relevant Accurate and fully updated colour maps based on the national plant mapping scheme are provided for each species In its first edition this guide set a new standard for photographic flower guides This new edition expands on that work and is an essential field

A JOYFUL AND IMAGINATIVE EXPLORATION OF THESE TOTEMIC TREES Tristan Gooley author of How to Read a Tree Jules Acton s woodland wisdom is infectious the joyful verve with which she imparts wisdom gathered in the wild is impossible to resist ObserverThe perfect gift for anyone who loves trees Oaklore from Woodland Trust Ambassador Jules Acton explores the incredibly diverse history of the king of the woods from a source of food and shelter to its use in literature as a plot device and muse and in mythology as a sacred plant and precious resource A charming exploration of one of our most important trees Oaklore invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery unveiling the role of oaks in English literature and mythology and the myriad of life that thrives within their branches and bark from their feathered denizens to the intricate communities of insects fungi and lichens Environmentalist and Woodland Trust Ambassador Jules Acton skillfully shares her personal experiences of wandering in the woods alongside scientific insights and cultural histories Meeting fellow oak lovers along the way and trees like Sherwood Forest s Medusa Oak the gargantuan Marton Oak in Cheshire and Lincolnshire s Bowthorpe Oak in which some estimates say is more

A heartwarming guide to these fascinating giants of nature A book that is full of surprises Highly empathetic and informative Independent A global arboreal odyssey Guardian ONE OF THE GUARDIAN S BOOKS TO WATCH IN 2024 Twelve amazing species of trees that can teach us about our past present and future In Twelve Trees professor Daniel Lewis takes us around the world from Australia to the United States from Easter Island and Mexico to Cameroon and introduces us to twelve tree species that epitomise the many threats faced by our planet from climate change poachers and parasites to fungi and even elephants He celebrates their many strengths in the face of adversity and their enduring abilities to survive and even thrive in an increasingly dangerous planet Trees are essential to all of our lives and they need our help In this incredible tribute to the noble tree Lewis dives deep into the cutting edge science and inspiring community efforts helping to keep them alive Saving the tree as he argues means the saving of humanity Beautifully written and informative Twelve Trees is a heartwarming and enlightening guide to some of our most fascinating trees and why we should be working harder to protect them

From the author of Rewild Yourself and How to Be a Bad Birdwatcher a light hearted guide to realising you know more about plants than you might think

Introducing 50 of the world s most magnificent trees for travellers and nature lovers to enjoy from the comfort of an armchair or to seek and behold in the wild Whether taking in the beautiful cherry blossoms of Japan or a beech forest s seasonal hues in France The Tree Atlas is the ultimate guide to discovering our planet s most amazing species of tree as well as better understanding their role in our ever changing ecosystem and appreciating the restorative effects of visiting these natural wonders in the flesh Inside The Tree Atlas 50 amazing trees from around the world presented alongside exquisite photography and handy locator maps Knowledgeable sidebar provides key vitals for each tree including its lifespan environmental status and height plus tips to help you identify each species Practical advice on how to see each tree in the wild including where and when to go Expert authors including Matt Collins head gardener of London s Garden Museum and Thomas Rutter horticulturalist and garden writer offer fascinating insight into each tree s story and what makes it so unique and special Beautiful bespoke illustrations throughout by Holly Exley Featured trees include Africa and the Middle East Carob Tree Quiver Tree Dragon s Blood Tree The Americ

A 1000 PIECE JIGSAW FOR NATURE LOVERS Piece together a living breathing world of trees and fill the gaps in your knowledge as you go with a comprehensive poster guide BESTSELLING AUTHOR Text by tree expert Jonathan Drori CBE the author of the bestselling book Around the World in 80 Trees and upcoming Around the World in 80 Plants HOURS OF COZY FUN Learn about 50 trees from around the world all from the comfort of home THE PERFECT GIFT Illustration led highly finished jigsaw and illustrated poster for maximum gift appeal AMAZING ARTWORK Lucille Clerc s intricately drawn world is bursting with minute detail Finished puzzle 48 5 x 68 cm 19 x 27 in DISCOVER THE WORLD IN 50 TREES From the beech forests of southern Sweden to the North African argan trees goats aloft in their branches passing by India s sacred banyan the Hawaiian koa and right down to Australia s jarrah

Plant Physiology and Development incorporates the latest advances in plant biology, making Plant Physiology the most authoritative and widely used upper-division plant biology textbook. Up to date, comprehensive, and meticulously illustrated, the improved integration of developmental material throughout the text ensures that Plant Physiology and Development provides the best educational foundation possible for the next generation of plant biologists.This new, updated edition includes current information to improve understanding while maintaining the core structure of the book. Figures have been revised and simplified wherever possible. To eliminate redundancy, stomatal function (Chapter 10 in the previous edition) has been reassigned to other chapters. In addition, a series of feature boxes related to climate change are also included in this edition.An enhanced ebook with embedded self-assessment, Web Topics and Web Essays and Study Questions is available with this edition.

Experience the joy of discovering the natural world around you with this beautiful pocket guide to British trees an inspiration and treat designed to enthral all nature lovers This comprehensive guide to British trees contains some of the finest original tree illustrations ever produced Covering all tree species commonly found outside the major arboretums the text highlights the most important things to look for to aid fast and accurate identification and the illustrations are annotated with essential features The introduction contains illustrations of the main leaves buds and firs you are likely to find which also provide the starting point for identification by leading you to a key species Within each tree family there is a list of key species and a guide to the most important features to look for when identifying a particular tree from that family Individual species are then thoroughly described and a detailed illustration features on the same page This is the ideal pocket guide for travelling naturalists and tree enthusiasts alike and is an essential addition to every nature lover s bookshelves

Inhabiting a whole kingdom of their own fungi can be found in every ecosystem They carpet the forest floor and different types of fungi decompose matter feed plants and even change animals behaviour Their beautiful mushrooms come in all colours shapes and sizes Fungal stories include the greening of the Earth when fungi helped plants first grow on land and the mass destruction of crops through fungal disease From the villains of the upcoming bananageddon to plastic eating eco warriors there are over 1 5 million known fungus species and a huge unknown number of unnamed dark types Some are even found inside animals helpful fungi break down food in animal guts but others take over their hosts bodies Inside the pages of this children s science and nature book you ll discover exactly what fungi are and more Wonderfully detailed illustrations and photographs of fungal species Surprise pull out tabs packed with fun facts Introduction to the science of fungi through engaging topics and thoughtful layouts This book of fabulous fungi will intrigue and amaze young readers and open their eyes to the fungi thriving all around them Embark on a magical tour of the forest floor and discover one of the most fascinating living organisms on this plan

Winner of the Jacques Barzun Prize in Cultural History A masterful blend of natural and human history Farmer s Elderflora aren t just amazing old organisms but a backdrop against which human drama hubris and decency play out New Scientist Fascinating The Observer Combining rigorous research with lyrical writing Elderflora chronicles the complex roles ancient trees have played in the modern world and illuminates how we might need old trees now more than ever Humans have always revered long lived trees But as historian Jared Farmer reveals in Elderflora our respect took a modern turn in the eighteenth century when naturalists embarked on a quest to locate and precisely date the oldest living things on earth The new science of tree time prompted travellers to visit ancient specimens and conservationists to protect sacred groves Exploitation accompanied sanctification as old growth forests succumbed to imperial expansion and the industrial revolution Taking us from Lebanon to New Zealand to California Farmer surveys the complex history of the world s oldest trees including voices of Indigenous peoples religious figures and contemporary scientists who study elderflora in crisis In a changing climate a long future is still possible Farmer show

The ideal portable companion the world renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material This is the perfect pocket guide for nature and foraging enthusiasts keen to identify the most commonly found mushrooms and toadstools in Britain and northern Europe Authoritative text beautiful photographs and detailed illustrations show the distinguishing features of each mushroom and toadstool including details of size habitat and when it can be found whether it is edible or poisonous and most importantly which similar species it can be confused with and why This new edition builds on the strengths of the unrivalled original now expanded to include over 240 species of mushroom and toadstool

Sinopsis: ÁRBOLES DE LA PENÍNSULA IBÉRICA Y BALEARES es una guía ilustrada con información completa que agrupa sistemáticamente las más de doscientas especies que habitan nuestro entorno. Incluye: - Claves de identificacion generales, por familias y por g

Con la reciente aparición en el mercado de productos vegetales transgénicos, la genética vegetal ha dejado de ser objeto de interés exclusivo para los especialistas y ha llegado a captar la atención de un publico mas amplio. Se discuten los posibles riesgos del cultivo y consumo de plantas transgenicas, y, en el ultimo capitulo, se tratan de reproducir los terminos del debate actual sobre este tema.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge about wattles a large clade of over 1000 species of trees and shrubs in the genus Acacia most of which are native to Australia It examines the biology ecology evolution and biogeography of wattles in their native ranges including the evolutionary forces that have driven past speciation and adaptation to diverse environments the conservation status uses and human perceptions of these species It considers the different histories of the introductions and proliferation of wattles as alien species in different parts of the world since c 1850 the Anthropocene situated within relevant political socio economic and scientific contexts together with an analysis of how awareness of their impacts as invasive species has changed over time Differences in the dynamics and trends associated with the introduction naturalization and invasion of wattles in different parts of the world are reviewed The book also synthesizes the global distribution of wattles using diverse data sources alongside trends patterns and projections of global uses of wattles It discusses the genetics biotic interactions and ecological economic and social impacts of invasive wattles The first comprehensive global synthesi