A Natural History Of Nettles
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A Natural History Of Nettles
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Author : Dr. Keith G R Wheeler
language : en
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Release Date : 2007-01-16
A Natural History Of Nettles written by Dr. Keith G R Wheeler and has been published by Trafford Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-16 with Gardening categories.
The first book ever on the much maligned nettles of the world presents a story of these followers of mankind and his cattle throughout history. This study centres on the most abundant and sub-cosmopolitan common stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), but also deals with other nettles throughout the world. Tropical tormentors rich in species include the notorious nettle trees with their formidable stings which fascinated the Europeans after their discovery by botanists on the round-the-world trips of exploration in the 17-19th centuries. Many people on their travels will have met the nettle trees of the Indo-Malay region and other stinging nettles in North and South America, India, etc., which sting and have beautiful flowers but are called nettles; these are also dealt with. The first microscopists and their descriptions of the beautiful stinging hair; the uncovering of the mechanism of its action and the more recent elucidation of the toxins causing the characteristic symptoms is a fascinating one and takes up 3 chapters. The book includes the 100 major scientific works published on the common stinging nettle and never brought to the notice of the general public before. The author spent six years studying the ecology of the nettle patch, its invertebrate herbivores (mainly insects) and vertebrate herbivores (cattle, deer, etc.,) and their interactions with other plants: its secret life is recorded in line drawings and photographs (1000+ individual items). It was not possible to publish these in colour but they are in full colour on a CD-ROM (300 dpi) at the back of the book. Covered also are nettle folklore, fibre use in World War I & II, as a food, fodder, herbal medicine, growth as a competitor plant, habitats, sex (unique exploding stamens), breeding systems, variation, evolution etc.!! Some the world's most beautiful butterflies would not exist without nettles.
Insects On Nettles
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Author : B. N. K. Davis
language : en
Publisher: Pelagic Publishing Limited
Release Date : 1991
Insects On Nettles written by B. N. K. Davis and has been published by Pelagic Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Nature categories.
Stinging nettles harbour a characteristic community of insects that are widespread, abundant, and rewarding to study. This book describes the natural history of the insects in that community, and describes the way they coexist using different parts of a stinging nettle plant. It discusses the feeding habits of herbivores and predatory insects, and the parasites that feed on them, as well as the seasonal distribution of the life cycles of the different members of the community. For a nettle-dwelling insect species, a nettle patch is an island in a sea of unsuitable habitat, and this book discusses the relationship between the size and isolation of the nettle patch and the nature of its community. Keys are provided for identification, and many of the commoner species are illustrated in colour. Techniques are described for investigating insect fauna. A three page addendum draws attention to the changes in the nettle community that may be expected to result from global warming.
Nettle Cookbook
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Author : Vivian Tuffney
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-05-07
Nettle Cookbook written by Vivian Tuffney and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-07 with Cooking categories.
"A celebration of this much maligned but surprisingly scrumptious and highly nutritious plant. It features over over 35 delicious recipes for appetizers, main courses, desserts and drinks, from soups and spiced meatballs to shortbread and sponge Nettles ... have been valued as a spring food for many centuries. Despite their reputation for being prickly, fearsome and inedible, Nettle Cookbook reveals how this abundant plant can be used in many different dishes and forms of cooking. There are recipes for every occasion - tuck into feta cheese and nettle filo triangles, asparagus and nettle soup or spiced nettle meatballs, before washing it all down with a glass of nettle beer or a warm cup of nettle tea.The introduction to the book describes the different types of nettles and where they can be found, and when and how they should be collected. There are also some interesting facts about nettles throughout. The book is fully illustrated with artworks specially selected from the Museum's unparalleled collections.
Scripture Natural History
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Author : Henry Chichester Hart
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1888
Scripture Natural History written by Henry Chichester Hart and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1888 with Animals in the Bible categories.
A Natural History Of The Hedgerow
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Author : John Wright
language : en
Publisher: Profile Books
Release Date : 2016-05-05
A Natural History Of The Hedgerow written by John Wright and has been published by Profile Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-05 with Nature categories.
It is difficult to think of a more quintessential symbol of the British countryside than the British Hedgerow, bursting with blackberries, hazelnuts and sloes, and home to oak and ash, field mice and butterflies. But as much as we might dream about foraging for mushrooms or collecting wayside nettles for soup, most of us are unaware of quite how profoundly hedgerows have shaped the history of our landscape and our fellow species. One of Britain's best known naturalists, John Wright introduces us to the natural and cultural history of hedges (as well as ditches, dykes and dry stone walls) - from the arrival of the first settlers in the British Isles to the modern day, when we have finally begun to recognise the importance of these unique ecosystems. His intimate knowledge of the countryside and its inhabitants brings this guide to life, whether discussing the skills and craft of hedge maintenance or the rich variety of animals, plants, algae and fungi who call them home. Informative, practical, entertaining and richly illustrated in colour throughout, A Natural History of the Hedgerow is a book to stuff into your pocket for country walks in every season, or to savour in winter before a roaring fire.
The Natural History Of Pliny
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Author : Pliny (the Elder.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1856
The Natural History Of Pliny written by Pliny (the Elder.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1856 with Science categories.
Cave Drilling Nettles
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Cave Drilling Nettles written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with categories.
101 Uses For Stinging Nettles
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Author : Piers Warren
language : en
Publisher: Wildeye
Release Date : 2006-05-23
101 Uses For Stinging Nettles written by Piers Warren and has been published by Wildeye this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-05-23 with categories.
Stinging nettles are, for many of us, nothing more than persistent weeds with a painful sting. But apart from having an important role in the web of life, nettles are an incredibly useful plant to mankind. They have been put to myriad uses by our ancestors, and many of these are still valid today. Already stinging nettle products are growing in popularity in the field of alternative medicine, as their wide range of health benefits becomes better known. This unique book explores the diverse uses of this fascinating plant - in the garden and the kitchen, for their medical and fibrous properties and so on. It is packed with practical suggestions, as well as a guide to the botany of stinging nettles, and how to collect and store them. For example, you will discover how to use nettles to: make a liquid plant fertiliser brew an unusual beer make a dandruff treatment protect beehives flavour an omelette make friendship bracelets repel flies naturally make green or yellow fabric dyes keep yourself warm in the winter and much more ... The many health benefits of taking nettles in various forms include relief from: hay fever and other allergies; acne and other skin conditions; arthritis and rheumatism; asthma; stress; high blood pressure; depression; enlarged prostate gland. The book also features Digital Nettle Art!
Natural History Of The Pacific Northwest Mountains
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Author : Daniel Mathews
language : en
Publisher: Timber Press
Release Date : 2017-03-21
Natural History Of The Pacific Northwest Mountains written by Daniel Mathews and has been published by Timber Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-21 with Nature categories.
“Everything you could possibly want to know about the plants, animals, geology, climate and fungi of the Pacific Northwest mountains.” —The Oregonian Natural History of the Pacific Northwest Mountains is an engagingly written, portable history of Cascadia. It includes details about and identification tips for the flora, fauna, and geology of the region. If you are looking for a simple way to discover the great outdoors, this is the perfect overview of the Pacific Northwest. Covers the Coastal and Cascade Mountain Ranges, as well as the Olympic Mountains and Coast Mountains of southern British Columbia Describes more than 950 species of plants, animals, and mushrooms with helpful keys for easy identification User-friendly, color coded layout Compelling stories of the region’s plants, animals, and people bring the mountains alive The essential trailside reference for naturalists, hikers, and campers
The Natural History
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Author : Pliny
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2023-11-22
The Natural History written by Pliny and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-22 with Fiction categories.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1856.