Easy Field Guide Poisonous Plants and Critters is about toxins produced by nature that are poisonous. Some potential sources of nature's poisons are covered in this book. When exposure does occur, medical diagnosis and treatment are strongly recommended.
The only complete guide to the rich and unique flora of Arizona, featuring more than 900 full-color photographs and detailed descriptions of each plant.
The Nature of Arizona is filled with information about commonly seen plants, animals and natural attractions. This soft cover book is a complete resource for species identification and information. A glossary, survival tips and species checklist is also provided.
A field guide to 200 of Arizona's beautiful wildflowers Full-page photos and descriptions make this the best guide to Arizona's wildflowers organized by color and size icons make visual identification quick and easy full-page, professional-quality photographs easy-to-read format presenting information critical to accurate identification identifies wildflowers most common in Arizona
Identify Arizona wildflowers with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. With this famous field guide by Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers, and Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don’t grow in Arizona. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the state. They’re organized in the field guide by color and then by size for ease of use. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Book Features 200 species: Only Arizona wildflowers! Simple color guide: See a purple flower? Go to the purple section Fact-filled information and stunning professional photographs Icons that make visual identification quick and easy Naturalist notes, including tidbits and facts Plants typical of Arizona This new edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of the authors’ expert insights. So grab the Wildflowers of Arizona Field Guide for your next outing—to help you positively identify the wildflowers you see.
Reference for anyone involved in the care of livestock which describes and illustrates the major poisonous plants affecting cattle, sheep, goats, horses and pigs in Queensland. Information is provided on habitat and distribution of plants, recognition of affected animals as well as management of plant control and treatment of stock. Includes an appendix on preparing botanical specimens for identification, a glossary and an index.
Farmers, ranchers, gardeners, veterinarians, technicians, teachers, and students will find this handbook indispensable, well-organized and easy-to-use. The book appraises the seriousness of the problem and outlines the various types of toxins and how they work. Vital and practical, details include: how to identify each poisonous plant, where to look for it, the symptoms it produces if eaten, its antidote or treatment, and how to minimize or prevent livestock tosses by poisoning. All major and secondary poisonous plants are illustrated for easy identification. Should be owned by everyone who deals with livestock or with vegetation in the Southwest.