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Author: Anthea Phillipps
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 190
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKFew carnivorous plants fuelthe imagination more thanpitcher plants. Chapters coverhistory, biology, ecology, andfolklore, and a detailed account of the 40 species found in Borneo -- all illustrated in colour.
Author: Stewart McPherson
Publisher:
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 49
ISBN-13: 9781908787019
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Field Guide to the Pitcher Plants of the Sulawesi" is a beautifuland colourful overview of the eleven species of Sulawesian pitcherplants (Nepenthes). Several species featured in this work havebeen discovered only in the last two years and are documented herefor the very first time.This lavishly illustrated guide book consists of a shortintroduction to Nepenthes, followed by an overview of the speciesknown from Sulawesi (complete with full page map). Each species isthen profiled over two pages with the use of three images (most ofwhich have never been published before) and a brief, but detailedtext summary written in clear, easy-to-understand English.Concluding sections cover Nepenthes hybrids, conservation ofSulawesian pitcher plants, Bibliography, Index and About theAuthors.The species documented in this work are:N. eymaeN. glabrataN. gracilisN. hamataN. maximaN. mirabilisN. nigra ined.N. pitopangiiN. tentaculataN. tomorianaN. undulatifolia ined.
Author: Matt Candeias
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Published: 2021-03-16
Total Pages: 297
ISBN-13: 1642504548
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Study of Plants in a Whole New Light “Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard #1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find: • Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism • Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms • Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.
Author: Stewart McPherson
Publisher:
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 794
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKPitcher plants include the largest and most spectacular of all carnivorous plants. So-called because they produce highly specialised foliage that takes the form of hollow, water-filled "pitchers", these extraordinary plants lure and prey upon arthropods and other small animals. The pitcher plants of the Old World also trap the largest prey of all carnivorous plants, including on rare occasions, vertebrates as large as frogs, mice and even rats. This two volume work examines both genera of Old World pitcher plants (Nepenthes and Cephalotus) and documents the ecology and natural diversity of every known species for the first time and in unparalleled detail... Pitcher Plants of the Old World Volume Two comprises Nepenthes of the Philippines, Nepenthes of Sumatra and Java, Nepenthes of Sulawesi, Nepenthes of New Guinea and the Maluku Islands, Nepenthes of the Outlying Areas, Nepenthes Hybrids, Cephalotus follicularis, Habitat Loss and the Threat of Extinction and Cultivation and Horticulture, Appendix, Glossary, Bibliography, Index.
Author: Barry A. Rice
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 230
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver 200 species, hybrids, and cultivars from all genera of carnivorous plants are described in this comprehensive volume. Detailed cultivation advice is provided to enable readers to select and place the right plants, while information on how to feed carnivorous plants will enable even the most squeamish grower to ensure that plants receive the nutrients they require.
Author: Kenny Coogan
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2022-10-01
Total Pages: 113
ISBN-13: 1683342968
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn about Florida's endemic carnivorous plants in this exciting book written for the budding naturalist and hobbyist. Florida has dozens of native species of carnivorous plants––more than any other state in the United States—including sundews, butterworts, bladderworts, and pitcher plants. These plants use appealing scents, leaves, and sticky fluids to trap and imprison insects. Digestive fluids then absorb the prey giving the plant its nutrients. Many of these plants can be grown at home in the backyard, in rain gardens, or in some cases on the windowsill. Florida’s Carnivorous Plants provides an identification and growing guide for the major genera of carnivorous plants found in Florida. Each species description includes etymology, a history of the plant’s discovery highlighting diverse scientists, anatomy, habitat range, and popular cultivars for beginners. Tables include soil requirements, types of potting, water level, amount of light, dormancy and temperature requirements, and propagation tips. A glossary provides readers with the tools to learn botanical jargon to improve their identification skills.
Author: Charles Clarke
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 232
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Charles Clarke
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Published: 2001
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789838120500
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Stewart McPherson
Publisher:
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 198
ISBN-13: 9781908787088
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Stewart McPherson
Publisher:
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780955891885
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Field Guide to the Pitcher Plants of the Philippines" is a beautiful and colourful overview of the twenty seven species of Philippine pitcher plants (Nepenthes). Several species featured in this work have been discovered only in the last two years and are documented here for the very first time. This lavishly illustrated guide book consists of a short introduction to Nepenthes, followed by an overview of the species known from the Philippines (complete with full page map). Each species is then profiled over two pages with the use of three images (most of which have never been published before) and a brief, but detailed text summary written in clear, easy-to-understand English. Concluding sections cover Nepenthes hybrids, conservation of Philippine pitcher plants, a bibliography, and an index.
