The Meaning Of Trees
The Meaning Of Trees

Author: Robert Vennell

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2019-04-23

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1775491617

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The history and use of New Zealand's native plants A guide and gift book in equal measure, this treasure of a book pays homage to New Zealand's native plant species. The Meaning of Trees tells the story of plants and people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Beautifully illustrated with botanical drawings, paintings and photographs, it shows us how a globally unique flora has been used for food, medicine, shelter, spirituality and science. From Jurassic giants to botanical oddballs - these are our wonderful native and endemic plants, in an exquisite hardback edition.

Handbook of the New Zealand Flora
Handbook of the New Zealand Flora

Author: Joseph Dalton Hooker

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2022-10-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781016327190

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand
A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand

Author: Andrew Crowe

Publisher:

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780143019220

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A practical field guide to New Zealand's native edible plants. Over 190 trees, shrubs, herbs, ferns, mushrooms, lichens and seaweeds are described in detail in this useful and attractive book, with information on which part is edible and when, how plants have been utilised, particularly by Maori, their nutritional value, and where they can be found. In a separate section, Andrew Crowe also describes important poisonous plants that are native to New Zealand or are likely to be confused with the edible plants. Illustrated with line drawings and colour photographs, this informative book will be of interest to trampers, botanists and all who appreciate New Zealand's native flora.

Threatened Plants of New Zealand
Threatened Plants of New Zealand

Author: Peter James De Lange

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781877257568

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Providing the first full, comprehensive list of officially classified threatened New Zealand plants--186 threatened and 6 extinct native vascular plants--this ready reference contains the distinguishing features of each plant, the specific threat it faces, and its current distribution, enabling the user to identify threatened vascular plants by providing clear, technical botanical descriptions, notes, and full-color visuals. This handy guide was designed not only as an essential tool in the fight against extinction but also as a stunning showcase of the spectacular flora of New Zealand.