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720 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
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Survey of 3,000 tropical plant species arranged in phylogenic order using the latest nomenclature and systematics. Each species entry has a detailed botanical description, zone information, distribution and ecology. Additional information includes propagation and cultivation notes.
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440 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
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Español
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"Descubre las maravillas ocultas del reino vegetal. Flora desvela la asombrosa belleza y diversidad de las plantas gracias a unas claras explicaciones y unas imágenes excepcionales."
Desde pequeños musgos y delicados helechos hasta flores vibrantes y palmeras majestuosas, Flora te invita a explorar el reino vegetal desde cero y desde la raíz hasta la punta de la hoja. Este magnífico libro es ideal para introducirse al mundo de las plantas y comprender...
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256 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
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This lavishly illustrated and accessible reference book provides a comprehensive guide to the world of wild flowers and flora--including trees, shrubs, herbs, cacti, weeds, grasses, aquatic plants abd mosses. An expertly written introduction explains what wild flowers are, and how they are classified. Detailed annotated illustrations show how to recognize the dirrerent parts of a plant, including petals, buds, fruit, seeds and stigma. The role of...
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189 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
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Welcome to this collection of amazing plants from all over the world, chosen for their unique traits and characteristics, with fun illustrations by Adrienne Barman. Meet the evergreens, the edibles and the elderly plants that have outlived the dinosaurs in this alphabetically-ordered encyclopedia. Filled with fascinating flowers, curious crops and wonderful weeds, this book will keep young explorers busy for hours. A fantastic follow-up to smash-hit...
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