Author: Susan Lamb
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781583691021
Category : Prairie plants
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
At one time, the tallgrass prairie of North America spread from the center of the continent eastward as far as Kentucky-a vast sea of wildflowers and grasses, many as tall as a horse. Today, the extent of the prairie is reduced, but the spectacular plants continue to bring splashes of white, yellow, blue, and purple to preserved and restored prairie throughout their former range. 100 Common Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie is an indispensable guide to the names, characteristics, and traditional uses of the flowering plants. Features: more than 100 photographs ; species encountered in tallgrass prairies from Canada to Texas, nebraska to Indiana ; information on how to identify each species ; and approximate bloom times.
100 Common Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie
Author: Susan Lamb
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781583691021
Category : Prairie plants
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
At one time, the tallgrass prairie of North America spread from the center of the continent eastward as far as Kentucky-a vast sea of wildflowers and grasses, many as tall as a horse. Today, the extent of the prairie is reduced, but the spectacular plants continue to bring splashes of white, yellow, blue, and purple to preserved and restored prairie throughout their former range. 100 Common Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie is an indispensable guide to the names, characteristics, and traditional uses of the flowering plants. Features: more than 100 photographs ; species encountered in tallgrass prairies from Canada to Texas, nebraska to Indiana ; information on how to identify each species ; and approximate bloom times.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781583691021
Category : Prairie plants
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
At one time, the tallgrass prairie of North America spread from the center of the continent eastward as far as Kentucky-a vast sea of wildflowers and grasses, many as tall as a horse. Today, the extent of the prairie is reduced, but the spectacular plants continue to bring splashes of white, yellow, blue, and purple to preserved and restored prairie throughout their former range. 100 Common Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie is an indispensable guide to the names, characteristics, and traditional uses of the flowering plants. Features: more than 100 photographs ; species encountered in tallgrass prairies from Canada to Texas, nebraska to Indiana ; information on how to identify each species ; and approximate bloom times.
Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie
Author: Sylvan T. Runkel
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 1587298449
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
This classic of midwestern natural history is back in print with a new format and new photographs. Originally published in 1989, Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie introduced many naturalists to the beauty and diversity of the native plants of the huge grasslands that once stretched from Manitoba to Texas. Now redesigned with updated names and all-new photographs, this reliable field companion will introduce tallgrass prairie wildflowers to a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts in the Upper Midwest. Each species account is accompanied by a brilliant full-page color photograph by botanist Thomas Rosburg. In clear, straightforward, and accessible prose, authors Sylvan Runkel and Dean Roosa provide common, scientific, and family names; the Latin or Greek meaning of the scientific names; habitat and blooming times; and a complete description of plant, flower, and fruit. Particularly interesting is the information on the many ways in which Native Americans and early pioneers used these plants for everything from pain relief to dyes to hairbrushes. Runkel and Roosa say that prairies can be among the most peaceful places on earth; certainly they are among the most beleaguered. Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie will inspire both amateurs and professionals with the desire to learn more about the wonders of the prairie landscape.
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 1587298449
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
This classic of midwestern natural history is back in print with a new format and new photographs. Originally published in 1989, Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie introduced many naturalists to the beauty and diversity of the native plants of the huge grasslands that once stretched from Manitoba to Texas. Now redesigned with updated names and all-new photographs, this reliable field companion will introduce tallgrass prairie wildflowers to a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts in the Upper Midwest. Each species account is accompanied by a brilliant full-page color photograph by botanist Thomas Rosburg. In clear, straightforward, and accessible prose, authors Sylvan Runkel and Dean Roosa provide common, scientific, and family names; the Latin or Greek meaning of the scientific names; habitat and blooming times; and a complete description of plant, flower, and fruit. Particularly interesting is the information on the many ways in which Native Americans and early pioneers used these plants for everything from pain relief to dyes to hairbrushes. Runkel and Roosa say that prairies can be among the most peaceful places on earth; certainly they are among the most beleaguered. Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie will inspire both amateurs and professionals with the desire to learn more about the wonders of the prairie landscape.
Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers
Author: Douglas M. Ladd
Publisher: Falcon Guides
ISBN: 9780762737444
Category : Wild flowers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents photographs and descriptions of over three hundred tallgrass prairie wildflower species, arranged by color and family, each with information on its size and features, blooming seasons, habitats, and geographic ranges, and includes a glossary and a directory of tallgrass prairies in thirteen states.
Publisher: Falcon Guides
ISBN: 9780762737444
Category : Wild flowers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents photographs and descriptions of over three hundred tallgrass prairie wildflower species, arranged by color and family, each with information on its size and features, blooming seasons, habitats, and geographic ranges, and includes a glossary and a directory of tallgrass prairies in thirteen states.
Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers
Author: Douglas M. Ladd
Publisher: Falcon Guides
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A useful tool for both the novice and the expert, this guide identifies over 250 flowers and grasses.
Publisher: Falcon Guides
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A useful tool for both the novice and the expert, this guide identifies over 250 flowers and grasses.
Prairie Wildflowers
Author: Don Kurz
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493036378
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
America’s prairies are home to some of the most abundant and beautiful wildflowers in the country. Now, with Prairie Wildflowers, readers will be able to locate and identify the many gorgeous flowering species blooming in America’s heartland.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493036378
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
America’s prairies are home to some of the most abundant and beautiful wildflowers in the country. Now, with Prairie Wildflowers, readers will be able to locate and identify the many gorgeous flowering species blooming in America’s heartland.
Restoring the Tallgrass Prairie
Author: Shirley Shirley
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 1587292203
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Iowa is the only state that lies entirely within the natural region of the tallgrass prairie. Early documents indicate that 95 percent of the state—close to 30 million acres—was covered by prairie vegetation at the time of Euro-American settlement. By 1930 the prairie sod had been almost totally converted to cropland; only about 30,000 acres of the original “great green sea” remained. Now, in this gracefully illustrated manual, Shirley Shirley has created a step-by-step guide to reconstructing the natural landscape of Iowa and the Upper Midwest. Chapters on planning, obtaining and selecting plants and seeds, starting seeds indoors, preparing the site, planting, and maintenance set the stage for comprehensive species accounts. Shirley gives firsthand information on soil, moisture, sun, and pH requirements; location, size, and structure; blooming time and color; and propagation, germination, and harvesting for more than a hundred wildflowers and grasses. Shirley's sketches—all drawn from native plants and from seedlings that she grew herself—will be valuable for even the most experienced gardener. While other books typically feature only the flowering plant, her careful drawings show the three stages of the seedlings, the flower, and the seedhead with seeds as well as the entire plant. This practical and attractive volume will help anyone dedicated to reconstructing the lost “emerald growth” of the historic tallgrass prairie.
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 1587292203
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Iowa is the only state that lies entirely within the natural region of the tallgrass prairie. Early documents indicate that 95 percent of the state—close to 30 million acres—was covered by prairie vegetation at the time of Euro-American settlement. By 1930 the prairie sod had been almost totally converted to cropland; only about 30,000 acres of the original “great green sea” remained. Now, in this gracefully illustrated manual, Shirley Shirley has created a step-by-step guide to reconstructing the natural landscape of Iowa and the Upper Midwest. Chapters on planning, obtaining and selecting plants and seeds, starting seeds indoors, preparing the site, planting, and maintenance set the stage for comprehensive species accounts. Shirley gives firsthand information on soil, moisture, sun, and pH requirements; location, size, and structure; blooming time and color; and propagation, germination, and harvesting for more than a hundred wildflowers and grasses. Shirley's sketches—all drawn from native plants and from seedlings that she grew herself—will be valuable for even the most experienced gardener. While other books typically feature only the flowering plant, her careful drawings show the three stages of the seedlings, the flower, and the seedhead with seeds as well as the entire plant. This practical and attractive volume will help anyone dedicated to reconstructing the lost “emerald growth” of the historic tallgrass prairie.
Tall Grass Prairie
Author: John Madson
Publisher: Falcon PressPub Company
ISBN: 9781560442233
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
This book captures the grace and beauty of America's remaining tallgrass prairie with compelling photography and colorful narrative.
Publisher: Falcon PressPub Company
ISBN: 9781560442233
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
This book captures the grace and beauty of America's remaining tallgrass prairie with compelling photography and colorful narrative.
The Tallgrass Prairie Center Guide to Prairie Restoration in the Upper Midwest
Author: Daryl Smith
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 1587299526
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
"This manual, by four of the most knowledgeable prairie restorationists in the Upper Midwest, brings together absolutely everything that anyone, regardless of background, needs to know for proper tallgrass prairie restoration. In addition to chapters on everything from planning to implementing to managing a prairie, chapters on native seed production and restoring prairies in public spaces and along roadsides cover all that is necessary for successful prairie restorations. This book is an absolute must for anyone in the business of prairie restoration as well as a great read for any prairie enthusiast." -- Robert H. Mohlenbrock, distinguished professor emeritus of botany, Southern Illinois University --Book Jacket.
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 1587299526
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
"This manual, by four of the most knowledgeable prairie restorationists in the Upper Midwest, brings together absolutely everything that anyone, regardless of background, needs to know for proper tallgrass prairie restoration. In addition to chapters on everything from planning to implementing to managing a prairie, chapters on native seed production and restoring prairies in public spaces and along roadsides cover all that is necessary for successful prairie restorations. This book is an absolute must for anyone in the business of prairie restoration as well as a great read for any prairie enthusiast." -- Robert H. Mohlenbrock, distinguished professor emeritus of botany, Southern Illinois University --Book Jacket.
Wildflowers & Grasses of Midewin
An Illustrated Guide to Iowa Prairie Plants
Author: Paul Christiansen
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
This guide to the prairie plants native to Iowa provides all the information necessary for identifying and distinguishing even the most similar species. Species are described from the ground up: stem, leaf, bud, flower, fruit and habitat. The time of flowering/fruiting is given for central Iowa.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
This guide to the prairie plants native to Iowa provides all the information necessary for identifying and distinguishing even the most similar species. Species are described from the ground up: stem, leaf, bud, flower, fruit and habitat. The time of flowering/fruiting is given for central Iowa.