The Natural History of Plants
Author | : Henri Baillon |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 500 |
Release | : 1871 |
Genre | : Botany |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Henri Baillon |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 500 |
Release | : 1871 |
Genre | : Botany |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Alan Graham |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 404 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0226306801 |
A Natural History of the New World traces the evolution of plant ecosystems, beginning in the Late Cretaceous period and ending in the present, charting their responses to changes in geology and climate.
Author | : Judith Sumner |
Publisher | : Timber Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2008-04-07 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780881929577 |
Wild and cultivated plants have provided humans with cures for thousands of years. Aspirin, for example, the most widely used drug in the Western pharmacopoeia, was first isolated from willows to treat fever, pain, and inflammation. Writing for the lay reader, the author surveys the history of the use of plants in medicine, the range of chemicals produced by plants, and the prospects for future discoveries. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.
Author | : Anton Kerner von Marilaun |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 777 |
Release | : 1903 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Paul Kenrick |
Publisher | : Smithsonian Institution |
Total Pages | : 158 |
Release | : 2020-03-20 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1588346714 |
An illustrated history of plants presented through the stories of 50 key fossil discoveries This is the lively, fully illustrated story of plant life on Earth as revealed through some of the most significant fossil discoveries ever made. Beginning with the origins of plant life in the sea, where photosynthesis first evolved in bacteria, the book traces the evolution of land plants, ferns, conifers and their relatives, and flowering plants. Each fossil is depicted with stunning full-color photography alongside narrative from paleobotanist Paul Kenrick explaining its significance and revealing the story behind its discovery. Interspersed throughout the book are contextual "snapshots" of landscapes and environments at various periods of geological time, focusing on plants and plant-animal interactions. A History of Plants in Fifty Fossils is perfect for anyone interested in plants, fossils, and the stories they tell us about life on Earth.
Author | : Michael Fogden |
Publisher | : Texas A&M University Press |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 2018-09-05 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1623496454 |
Flowers have played an important role in human culture and survival for thousands of years. The final products of flowers—fruits and seeds—are vitally important as food. Flowers provide bursts of color to homes and gardens and they symbolize love, sorrow, and renewal. Yet we often overlook their real purpose. Why do flowers exist and why do they have certain colors, shapes, and smells? What function does a flower have in the life and survival of the plants themselves? In nature, flowers play an essential role in improving a plant’s chances of survival. Some flowers are pollinated by wind or water but most are designed to attract and reward pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, birds, and bats, to carry their pollen from flower to flower. After being pollinated, flowers produce fruits and again take advantage of wind, water, and animals to disperse their seeds, ensuring a new generation of their species. Pollination and seed dispersal are fine-tuned systems, and their importance in sustaining a healthy environment cannot be overstated. And, as ongoing climate and other environmental changes apply new pressures, flowers must continue to adapt in order to survive. In this beautifully illustrated book with over 200 stunning photographs, Michael Fogden and Patricia Fogden draw from existing research and their extensive field experiences all over the world to present a detailed but accessible introduction to the natural history of flowers. They discuss a representative sample of flowering and fruiting strategies, illustrating interactions between plants and their pollinators and dispersers, and conclude with descriptions of their favorite tropical flowers.
Author | : P. A. Thomas |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2000-02-13 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780521459631 |
Trees are familiar components of many landscapes, vital to the healthy functioning of the global ecosystem and unparalled in the range of materials which they provide for human use. Yet how much do we really understand about how they work? This 2000 book provides a comprehensive introduction to the natural history of trees, presenting information on all aspects of tree biology and ecology in an easy to read and concise text. Fascinating insights into the workings of these everyday plants are uncovered throughout the book, with questions such as how are trees designed, how do they grow and reproduce, and why do they eventually die tackled in an illuminating way. Written for a non-technical audience, the book is nonetheless rigorous in its treatment and will therefore provide a valuable source of reference for beginning students as well as those with a less formal interest in this fascinating group of plants.
Author | : Steven J. Phillips |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 676 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780520219809 |
"A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert provides the most complete collection of Sonoran Desert natural history information ever compiled and is a perfect introduction to this biologically rich desert of North America."--BOOK JACKET.
Author | : Anton Kerner Von Marilaun |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 418 |
Release | : 2014-02-02 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781462242979 |
Hardcover reprint of the original 1895 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9". No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Kerner Von Marilaun, Anton. The Natural History of Plants, Their Forms, Growth, Reproduction, And Distribution. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Kerner Von Marilaun, Anton. The Natural History of Plants, Their Forms, Growth, Reproduction, And Distribution, . New York, H. Holt And Company, 1895. Subject: Botany
Author | : Edward K. Balls |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 108 |
Release | : 1962 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780520000728 |
Information from many sources has been compiled here to present the most important uses of plants by early inhabitants of California, as well as methods of preparing the plants for use. The Indian method of leaching acorn meal so it could be eaten, the medicinal value of Yerba Mansa, the use of other plants for making baskets, rope, and clothing, are some of the subjects treated.