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Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. In Wicked Plants, Stewart takes on over two hundred of Mother Nature's most appalling creations. It's an A to Z of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise offend. You'll learn which plants to avoid (like exploding shrubs), which plants make themselves exceedingly unwelcome (like...
5) Plant
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the complexities of the plant kingdom, covering non-flowering as well as flowering plants and revealing their structures, natural history, and importance in human life.
Author
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Language
English
Description
In this one book, you'll find a virtual encyclopedia of over 500 Texas plants - trees, shrubs, flowers, vines, grasses, vegetables, fruits, weeds, and cover crops - along with complete, easily understood instructions for planting and maintaining them. Gardening expert Howard Garrett draws on years of landscaping experience to provide "all-you-need-to-know" about each plant: Latin and common names; sun or shade requirements; mature height, spread,...
Author
Language
English
Description
Explores the secret lives of various plants, from the colors they see to whether or not they really like classical music to their ability to sense nearby danger.How does a Venus flytrap know when to snap shut? Can it actually feel an insect's tiny, spindly legs? And how do cherry blossoms know when to bloom? Can they actually remember the weather?For centuries we have collectively marveled at plant diversity and form-from Charles Darwin's early fascination...
11) Weslandia
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Language
English
Description
Wesley's garden produces a crop of huge, strange plants which provide him with clothing, shelter, food, and drink, thus helping him create his own civilization and changing his life.
Author
Publisher
Cinco Tintas
Edition
Primera edición.
Language
Español
Description
"There is nothing more devastating than bringing a new plant home and then proceeding to kill it. In this book, Jo Lambell shares her vast knowledge of plants so that even the worst plant owners can have a lush indoor garden. The author will explain the basics of care (water, light, location) and how to replant, propagate, clean, and provide first aid to your plants, among many other things." -Provided by Publisher
14) The houseplant care manual: the complete guide to choosing, nurturing and displaying houseplants
Author
Publisher
Smithmark
Language
English
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
While leading a team of young engineers designing Starfire, the world's first orbiting solar power plant, James McLanahan Bradley is caught in the middle of a battle that threatens to become an all-out global war for control of space after the U.S. President ignites an arms race.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Language
English
Description
[This] is a beautifully presented guide to the plants that have had the greatest impact on human civilization. Weaving together strands of economic, political, and industrial history, each entry is a fascinating look at the most influential plants known to mankind. -- P. [4] of cover.
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