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| Author | : Timothy Coffey |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| Genre | : Folklore |
| ISBN | : 9780395515938 |
This highly entertaining reference book presents the popular lore, social history, and practical uses of nearly seven hundred native flowers.
| Author | : Jack Sanders |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 321 |
| Release | : 2014-05-06 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1461746833 |
Now available in paperback, The Secrets of Wildflowers is destined to be an indispensable book for anyone who loves and admires the natural world. Few things in nature beautify the world more than wildflowers. Their countless colors and endless designs are found almost anywhere—from fields to woods, deserts to ponds, and even in junkyards, dumps, and cracks in the pavement. The Secrets of Wildflowers, Jack Sanders’s colorful tribute, is bursting with odd facts and wonderful superstitions about some of North America’s most beautiful and common plants. Reader's will find natural history, folklore, habitats, horticulture, ingenious uses past and present, origins of names, and even their literary pedigrees. Far richer and eminently more varied than any field guide, The Secrets of Wildflowers contains more than 100 species of North American wildflowers organized by blooming seasons. Wildflowers are not just pretty to look at; they are an essential part of our environment. How they grow and what they do are often overlooked, and how they have been used has largely been forgotten. They feed insects, birds, animals, and even humans. They hold and condition the soil, and they are used in modern medicines and natural remedies and appear throughout history in art and literature. The Secrets of Wildflowersprovides detailed information on more than one hundred representative species of North American wildflowers.
| Author | : Carol Gracie |
| Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
| Total Pages | : 292 |
| Release | : 2012-03-12 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 0691144664 |
This volume presents a detailed description of more than thirty-five wildflower species of the Northeast, describing their colors, habitats, range, pollination, history, cultural lore, medicinal uses, and literary and artistic references. The spring-blooming wildflowers looked at range from old favorites to lesser-known species. Featuring more than 500 full-color photos in large-sized format, the book delves deep into the life histories, lore, and cultural uses of more than 35 plant species. The narrative covers topics such as the naming of wildflowers; the reasons for taxonomic changes; pollination of flowers and dispersal of seeds; uses by Native Americans; related species in other parts of the world; herbivores, plant pathogens, and pests; medicinal uses; and wildflower references in history, literature, and art. The photos capture the beauty of these plants and also illustrate the concepts discussed in the text.
| Author | : Jack Sanders |
| Publisher | : McGraw-Hill |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 9780070572331 |
Sanders explores the lives and lore of more than 80 of North America's most popular wildflowers, describing the origins of their names, their place in history and literature, what uses ancient herbalists found for them, what uses they have now, where they grow, how they reproduce, and how to grow or transplant them. 83 illustrations.
| Author | : Laura C. Martin |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 1993-01-01 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 9781564402219 |
LIfe stories of 105 wildflowers, grouped according to their most frequently occurring color; brief description, scientific and common names; place and season to find them.
| Author | : Zoe Merriman Kirkpatrick |
| Publisher | : University of Texas Press |
| Total Pages | : 266 |
| Release | : 1992-01-01 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780292790629 |
Stretching from western Texas and eastern New Mexico up through Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, the Dakotas, and into Canada, the vast western plains often appear sparse and dry to the casual observer. But a closer look, especially after spring rains, uncovers flowers of all colors, sizes, shapes, and fragrances. These forgotten flowers, never before the main focus of a field guide, come into bloom in Wildflowers of the Western Plains. Organized by plant family, the guide presents 186 species of wildflowers, accompanied by vivid color photographs. Each entry includes both the Latin and common names and a description of the plant, flower, fruit, and range. A special feature of the guide is the inclusion of Native American botanical folklore, legends pertaining to wildflowers, and medicinal uses of native plants. The author's personal observations and occasional recipes round out this delightful array of information.
| Author | : Catharine Parr Strickland Traill |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 109 |
| Release | : 2019-12-11 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : |
Catharine Parr Strickland Traill's book 'North American Wild Flowers' is a mesmerizing collection of botanical illustrations and descriptions that captures the beauty and diversity of wild flowers found throughout North America. Traill's meticulous attention to detail and vivid descriptions make this book a valuable resource for botanical enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Written in a straightforward and informative style, the book provides readers with a deep understanding of each flower's characteristics, habitats, and folklore, making it both educational and engaging. Traill's ability to blend science with storytelling creates a unique literary experience that is both informative and enjoyable to read. Catharine Parr Strickland Traill, a Canadian author and naturalist, drew inspiration from her experiences living in the wilderness of Canada to write 'North American Wild Flowers'. Her passion for nature and dedication to documenting the flora of North America shines through in her writing, making her an authority on the subject. Traill's background in botany and her intimate knowledge of the natural world greatly influenced the creation of this detailed and informative book. I highly recommend 'North American Wild Flowers' to anyone interested in botany, nature writing, or the beauty of the natural world. Traill's expertise and passion make this book a must-read for those seeking to explore the wonders of North American wild flowers.
| Author | : LaShara J. Nieland |
| Publisher | : Grover E. Murray Studies in th |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : |
"In photographs and text, describes hundreds of Texas wildflowers. The 400 photographs are arranged by color to aid identification. The book describes past and present uses of the plants, the stories behind their scientific and common names, their medicinal and toxic properties, Native American lore, and other interesting facts and stories"--Provided by publisher.
| Author | : Catherine Parr (Strickland) Traill |
| Publisher | : Hardpress Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 114 |
| Release | : 2013-12 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781314861402 |
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
| Author | : Jack Sanders |
| Publisher | : International Marine Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 244 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : |
Author Jack Sanders explores the lives & lore of more than 80 of North America's most popular wildflowers, describing the origins of their names, their places in history & literature, what uses ancient herbalists found for them, what uses they have now, where they grow, how they reproduce, & how to grow or transplant them.
