Wildflowers Of The Tallgrass Prairie
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Wildflowers Of The Tallgrass Prairie
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Author : Sylvan T. Runkel
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2009-06
Wildflowers Of The Tallgrass Prairie written by Sylvan T. Runkel and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06 with Gardening categories.
This classic of midwestern natural history is back in print with a new format and new photographs. Originally published in 1989, Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie introduced many naturalists to the beauty and diversity of the native plants of the huge grasslands that once stretched from Manitoba to Texas. Now redesigned with updated names and all-new photographs, this reliable field companion will introduce tallgrass prairie wildflowers to a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts in the Upper Midwest. Each species account is accompanied by a brilliant full-page color photograph by botanist Thomas Rosburg. In clear, straightforward, and accessible prose, authors Sylvan Runkel and Dean Roosa provide common, scientific, and family names; the Latin or Greek meaning of the scientific names; habitat and blooming times; and a complete description of plant, flower, and fruit. Particularly interesting is the information on the many ways in which Native Americans and early pioneers used these plants for everything from pain relief to dyes to hairbrushes. Runkel and Roosa say that prairies can be among the most peaceful places on earth; certainly they are among the most beleaguered. Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie will inspire both amateurs and professionals with the desire to learn more about the wonders of the prairie landscape.
100 Common Wildflowers Of The Tallgrass Prairie
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Author : Susan Lamb
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
100 Common Wildflowers Of The Tallgrass Prairie written by Susan Lamb and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Prairie plants categories.
At one time, the tallgrass prairie of North America spread from the center of the continent eastward as far as Kentucky-a vast sea of wildflowers and grasses, many as tall as a horse. Today, the extent of the prairie is reduced, but the spectacular plants continue to bring splashes of white, yellow, blue, and purple to preserved and restored prairie throughout their former range. 100 Common Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie is an indispensable guide to the names, characteristics, and traditional uses of the flowering plants. Features: more than 100 photographs ; species encountered in tallgrass prairies from Canada to Texas, nebraska to Indiana ; information on how to identify each species ; and approximate bloom times.
Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers
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Author : Douglas M. Ladd
language : en
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Release Date : 1995
Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers written by Douglas M. Ladd and has been published by Falcon Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Nature categories.
A useful tool for both the novice and the expert, this guide identifies over 250 flowers and grasses.
Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers
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Author : Douglas M. Ladd
language : en
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Release Date : 2005
Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers written by Douglas M. Ladd and has been published by Falcon Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Wild flowers categories.
Presents photographs and descriptions of over three hundred tallgrass prairie wildflower species, arranged by color and family, each with information on its size and features, blooming seasons, habitats, and geographic ranges, and includes a glossary and a directory of tallgrass prairies in thirteen states.
Wildflowers Of The Tallgrass Prairie
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Author : Sylvan T. Runkel
language : en
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Release Date : 1989
Wildflowers Of The Tallgrass Prairie written by Sylvan T. Runkel and has been published by Wiley-Blackwell this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Nature categories.
The Tallgrass Prairie Center Guide To Seed And Seedling Identification In The Upper Midwest
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Author : Dave Williams
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2010-04-15
The Tallgrass Prairie Center Guide To Seed And Seedling Identification In The Upper Midwest written by Dave Williams and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-15 with Nature categories.
Settlers crossing the tallgrass prairie in the early 1800s were greeted by a seemingly endless landscape of wildflowers and grasses, one of the most diverse ecosystems on our planet. Today, although the tallgrass prairie has been reduced to a tiny percentage of its former expanse, people are working to restore and reconstruct prairie communities. This lavishly illustrated guide to seeds and seedlings, crafted by Tallgrass Prairie Center botanist Dave Williams and illustrator Brent Butler, will insure that everyone from urban gardeners to grassland managers can properly identify and germinate seventy-two species of tallgrass wildflowers and grasses in eastern North Dakota, eastern South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, southwestern Wisconsin, northern Illinois, northwestern Indiana, Iowa, eastern Nebraska, eastern Kansas, northwestern Missouri, and eastern Oklahoma. Williams has created a brilliant, nearly foolproof system of identification and verification. Two primary keys lead to eleven secondary keys that link to characteristic groups of tallgrass plants: seven groups for wildflowers and four groups for grasses. To identify a seedling, use the primary key to discover its place in the secondary key, then turn to that characteristic group to find your seedling. Circles on each full seedling photograph correspond to close-up photographs; triangles on these close-ups illustrate information in the text to further pinpoint identification. Drawings of leaves illuminate exact identification, and enlarged photographs of each seed provide yet another way to confirm identification. Thousands of seeds were sprouted in the Tallgrass Prairie Center’s greenhouse to provide seedlings close in size and development to those grown in the field near the end of their first season; research and photography took place over four years. Williams’s text for each species includes a thorough description, a comparison of similar species, and guidance for germination and growth. A complete glossary supports the text, which is concise but detailed enough to be accessible to beginning prairie enthusiasts. Anyone in the Upper Midwest who wishes to preserve the native vegetation of prairie remnants or reconstruct a tallgrass prairie of whatever size—from home gardens to schoolyards to roadsides to large acreages—will benefit from the hundreds of photographs and drawings and the precise text in this meticulously prepared guide.
Restoring The Tallgrass Prairie
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Author : Shirley Shirley
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 1994-09
Restoring The Tallgrass Prairie written by Shirley Shirley and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-09 with Gardening categories.
Iowa is the only state that lies entirely within the natural region of the tallgrass prairie. Early documents indicate that 95 percent of the state—close to 30 million acres—was covered by prairie vegetation at the time of Euro-American settlement. By 1930 the prairie sod had been almost totally converted to cropland; only about 30,000 acres of the original “great green sea” remained. Now, in this gracefully illustrated manual, Shirley Shirley has created a step-by-step guide to reconstructing the natural landscape of Iowa and the Upper Midwest. Chapters on planning, obtaining and selecting plants and seeds, starting seeds indoors, preparing the site, planting, and maintenance set the stage for comprehensive species accounts. Shirley gives firsthand information on soil, moisture, sun, and pH requirements; location, size, and structure; blooming time and color; and propagation, germination, and harvesting for more than a hundred wildflowers and grasses. Shirley's sketches—all drawn from native plants and from seedlings that she grew herself—will be valuable for even the most experienced gardener. While other books typically feature only the flowering plant, her careful drawings show the three stages of the seedlings, the flower, and the seedhead with seeds as well as the entire plant. This practical and attractive volume will help anyone dedicated to reconstructing the lost “emerald growth” of the historic tallgrass prairie.
A Backyard Prairie
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Author : Fred Delcomyn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-07-09
A Backyard Prairie written by Fred Delcomyn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-09 with categories.
"The book celebrates the beauty of a 2.5-acre restored grassland with lively commentary, vivid descriptions, and striking, detailed photographs of the native plants and animals that inhabit it. The authors describe how they prepared the soil, selected and planted seeds, and dealt with unwanted invasive species and weeds"--
Prairie Wildflowers
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Author : Don Kurz
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2019-04-01
Prairie Wildflowers written by Don Kurz and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-01 with Nature categories.
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
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Release Date : 1986
Prairie Wildflowers written by and has been published by Falcon Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Nature categories.
Field guide to wildflowers of the short-grass prairie.