Kew Rare Plants Forty Of The World S Rarest And Most Endangered Plants
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Kew Rare Plants Forty Of The World S Rarest And Most Endangered Plants
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Author : Ed Ikin
language : en
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing
Release Date : 2020-10
Kew Rare Plants Forty Of The World S Rarest And Most Endangered Plants written by Ed Ikin and has been published by Welbeck Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10 with Gardening categories.
Explores what makes the world's rarest plants so exceptional, and by what means they have become so scarce, and tells the story of 40 rare and endangered species. Includes 40 frameable prints; encased in a collector's box.
Kew Rare Plants
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Author : Ed Ikin
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2023-10-12
Kew Rare Plants written by Ed Ikin and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-12 with Nature categories.
"Some plants are inherently rare, while others become rare through our actions." Rare Plants explores what makes the world's most uncommon plants so exceptional, and by what means they have become so scarce. From highlands to jungles, many of our most extraordinary plants are vanishing at shocking rates, and this exquisitely illustrated book explores 40 of these mysterious species. Featuring stunning archive images and expert insight from the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, Rare Plants explores both the beauty and necessity of our endangered plant life.
The Plant Messiah
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Author : Carlos Magdalena
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2017-06-01
The Plant Messiah written by Carlos Magdalena and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-01 with Science categories.
Passionate, forthright and enthusiastic, Carlos Magdalena is a world-renowned horticulturist - known both for his charisma and his conservation work. The Plant Messiah follows Carlos' dreams and disappointments; from his days as a school boy in the death throes of General Franco's Fascist dictatorship, to his advent as The Plant Messiah at the forefront of conservation, backed by the reputation and resources of The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and enthused by the potential that lies beyond. The book discloses for the first time the details behind his 'codebreaking' exploits and the secret stories behind his work; his genius, lateral thinking and steadfast belief that everything is possible.
In Defense Of Plants
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Author : Matt Candeias
language : en
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Release Date : 2021-03-16
In Defense Of Plants written by Matt Candeias and has been published by Mango Media Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-16 with Science categories.
The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light “Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard #1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find: • Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism • Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms • Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.
The Top 50 Mediterranean Island Plants
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Author : Bertrand de Montmollin
language : en
Publisher: IUCN
Release Date : 2005
The Top 50 Mediterranean Island Plants written by Bertrand de Montmollin and has been published by IUCN this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Nature categories.
The flora of the Mediterranean islands includes many rare and localized species unique to the islands. Some of these are particularly threatened with extinction due to various pressures caused by people and their activities in Mediterranean ecosystems. It includes 50 descriptive sheets of species which are especially threatened, based on the IUCN Red List criteria. Each sheet gives a description of the species with illustrations and maps, emphasizing the threats to the species, existing conservation measures and additional measures needed for their conservation. Aimed at the layman, the text is easily accessible to the non-botanist.
The Botanical Treasury Celebrating 40 Of The World S Most Fascinating Plants Through Rare Prints And Classic Texts
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Author : Christopher Mills
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
The Botanical Treasury Celebrating 40 Of The World S Most Fascinating Plants Through Rare Prints And Classic Texts written by Christopher Mills and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Botanical illustrations categories.
This remarkable book reveals the story of 40 of the world's most fascinating plants. The plants are explored through specially selected facsimile texts from the Archives at Kew and expert introductions, as well as exceptional and beautiful illustrations. The Botanical Treasury also includes 40 beautifully reproduced prints of the plants which can then be framed, allowing the reader to truly appreciate these magnificent plants. Written by Kew's experts and curated by Christopher Mills, previously Head of Kew's Library, Art and Archives.
State Of The World S Plants
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Author : Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
State Of The World S Plants written by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Botany categories.
Plants That Kill
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Author : Elizabeth A. Dauncey
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2018-03-06
Plants That Kill written by Elizabeth A. Dauncey and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-06 with Art categories.
"This richly illustrated book provides an in-depth natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth, covering everything from the lethal effects of hemlock and deadly nightshade to the uses of such plants in medicine, ritual, and chemical warfare"--Dust jacket.
Plant Conservation
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Author : Sergei Volis
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2019-03-07
Plant Conservation written by Sergei Volis and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-07 with Nature categories.
This practical and bold book unifies multiple aspects of plant conservation into a single coherent concept, linking theory and methodology.
A Vascular Plant Red List For England
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Author : P. A. Stroh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
A Vascular Plant Red List For England written by P. A. Stroh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Endangered plants categories.