Coastal Garden Plants
Florida to Virginia
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Published:15th Mar '13
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
The southeastern coast has an abundance of flowers and trees waiting to be explored. With this book as your guide, learn the history, folklore, and ethno-botany of America's coastal plants from Florida to Virginia. Discover fun facts about each, such as which tree was featured on the cover of a classic book from the 1950s. Find out how a palm tree and our highway system are related and which grass is planted to stop beach erosion. Learn which plants are associated with ancient cultures and held sacred in religious services. The plants are arranged in alphabetical order by botanical name with a common name cross-reference guide for easy use. Over 230 full color photographs, taken in their natural settings, make plant identification easy and accurate. This book is great for botanists, gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone else who appreciates the beauty of plants.
ISBN: 9780764341816
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 544g
160 pages