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What are the evolutionary mechanisms and ecological implications behind a pollinator choosing its favourite flower? Sixty-five million years of evolution has created the complex and integrated system which we see today and understanding the interactions involved is key to enviro…
The Natural History of Pollination
by Proctor, M., Yeo, P., Lack, A.
fromNew naturalist
The lotus, lily, sunflower, opium poppy, rose, tulip and orchid: one of our finest horticultural historians considers a septet of flowers that have enflamed hearts and minds in cultures around the world.
The lotus, lily, sunflower, opium poppy, rose, tulip and orchid. Seven flowers: seven stories full of surprise and secrets. Where and when did these flowers originate? What is the nature of their power and how was it acquired? What use has been made of them in gardens, literatur…
The lotus, lily, sunflower, opium poppy, rose, tulip and orchid - each embodies a different kind of power, and each has a story to tell that will take you by surprise. Jennifer Potter tracks these flowers across the globe as she examines their influence on human societies and re…
The lotus, lily, sunflower, opium poppy, rose, tulip and orchid -- each embodies a different kind of power, and each has a story to tell that will take you by surprise. Jennifer Potter tracks these flowers across the globe as she examines their influence on human societies and r…
Plant Solutions is a problem-solving, idea-sparking guide to finding the right plant for a particular spot or purpose in your garden. More than 1000 entries, Annuals and perennials, trees and shrubs, grasses and ferns, climbers and groundcovers, bulbs, alpines, water plants, Pla…
Overzicht van de fysiologie van de bloei bij de diverse plantesoorten
Aan de volgende fruitsoorten wordt een hoofdstuk gewijd: appel, banaan, blauwbes, citrus, veenbes, dadel, eierplant, vijg, grapefruit, hazelnoot, kiwivrucht, litchi, macadamia, oliepalm, olijf, papaja, perzik, pecannoot, paprika, dadelpruim, ananas, pistache, pruim, aardbei, syc…
Some of Henry David Thoreau's most beautiful nature writing was inspired by the flowering trees and plants of Concord. A tireless year-round rambler and journal keeper, he faithfully recorded, dated, and described his sightings of the floating water lily, the elusive wild azalea…
Dahlias are the showgirls of the garden. Their colorful blooms, from purple, pink, and white to yellow, orange, and red, come in a huge variety of sizes and shapes. They are also a favorite cut flower, adding bright cheer and strong architecture to an arrangement. The Plant Love…