Carnivorous Plants of the United States and Canada - Softcover

Schnell, Donald E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1604691085 ISBN 13: 9781604691085

Verlag: Timber Press, 2009

Über diesen Titel

Críticas:

"In this splendid addition to the botanical literature, pathologist and dedicated naturalist Schnell provides valuable new information based on his more than 40 years of fieldwork. . . . Many maps, drawings, and 200 truly excellent color photographs, virtually all by the author, contribute greatly to the wealth of textual information and therefore to the usefulness and importance of this book. Highly recommended for every library's collection of botanical materials for both scientists and hobbyists." --Choice

"Experienced carnivorous plant enthusiasts and interested beginners alike will find all the information they need for selecting and growing carnivorous plants successfully." --American Gardener

"If you want to explore the botany, ecology, and horticulture of a fascinating subset of North America's magnificent flora, this book is a must." --Horticulture

"Experienced carnivorous plant enthusiasts and interested beginners alike will find all the information they need for selecting and growing carnivorous plants successfully." --American Gardener

"This expanded second edition of Carnivorous Plants of the U.S. and Canada is a 'must' for any reference librarian which specializes in botany or nature." --Bookwatch

"This book can be appreciated by people of all interest levels and expertise." --American Reference Books Annual

"I highly recommend this book to all persons interested in carnivorous plants." --Plant Science Bulletin

"A wonderful field guide incorporating a wealth of information from Schnell's 40 years of field work. . . . [this] book is one I would recommend for hobbyists interested in growing these plants, as well as anyone who would like to know how these fascinating plants exist in nature." --NYBG's Plant Talk

"This is a most interesting book filled with beautiful, detailed pictures of carnivorous plants and maps of their location." --E-Streams

"This book is an excellent reference. . . . Of interest to botanists and researchers, as well as serious hobbyists." --Northeastern Naturalist

"A sound and useful source of information on distribution, ecology, and taxonomy of the carnivorous plants." --Plant Science Bulletin

"An invaluable addition to the bookshelf and field backpack." --Quarterly Review of Biology

Reseña del editor:

The author examines in detail the 45 species and numerous hybrids of carnivorous plants that grow in the United States and Canada. This is a black-and-white edition.

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: Timber Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1604691085
• ISBN 13: 9781604691085
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 470