"The Forgotten Botanist tells the story of Sara Lemmon, a little-known and under-appreciated woman of both science and art, who did much of the botanical work attributed to her husband, John Lemmon, and in addition, her gift for drawing in the field, combined with her thirst for…
"Tells the story of Sara Lemmon, a little-known and under-appreciated woman of both science and art, who did much of the botanical work attributed to her husband, John Lemmon, and in addition, her gift for drawing in the field, combined with her thirst for scientific knowledge, …
"The Forgotten Botanist tells the story of Sara Lemmon, a little-known and under-appreciated woman of both science and art, who did much of the botanical work attributed to her husband, John Lemmon, and in addition, her gift for drawing in the field, combined with her thirst for…
Comprising more than 500 years of printed botanical illustrations, this stunning compendium of black-and-white and color images begins with medieval illuminated manuscripts and woodcuts from the early days of printing. In addition to images from the fifteenth and sixteenth centu…
Comprising more than 500 years of printed botanical illustrations, this stunning compendium of black-and-white and color images begins with medieval illuminated manuscripts and woodcuts from the early days of printing. In addition to images from the fifteenth and sixteenth centu…
"Comprising more than 500 years of printed botanical illustrations, this stunning compendium of black-and-white and color images includes medieval illuminated manuscripts, early woodcuts, hand-colored lithographs, Art Nouveau florals, and much more. Detailed bibliographies and a…
Illustrated flora of Bambusoideae in China
by Shi, Jun Yi, Zhang, Yu Xiao, Zhou, De Qun, Ma, Li Sha, Yao, Jun
This book was compiled by researchers of Chinese Academy of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, and Kunming University of Science and Technology. It has been the most comprehensive monograph about the bamboo reso…
"From tiny mosses and delicate ferns to vibrant blooms and stately palms, Flora invites you to explore the plant kingdom from the ground up, and from root to leaf tip. DK's elegant introduction to botany is packed with sumptuous photos and crystal-clear illustrations that explai…
From tiny mosses and delicate ferns to vibrant blooms and stately palms, Flora invites you to explore the plant kingdom from the ground up, and from root to leaf tip. DK's elegant introduction to botany is packed with sumptuous photos and crystal-clear illustrations that explain…
Flora: inside the secret world of plants
by Smithsonian Institution, Mikolajski, Andrew, Bayton, Ross, Ambrose, Jamie, (Author of nature books for children), Ripley, Esther, Candeias, Matt, Jose, Sarah, Summers, David, (Writer on natural history), Faust, Barbara W., Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
"From tiny mosses and delicate ferns to vibrant blooms and stately palms, Flora invites you to explore the plant kingdom from the ground up, and from root to leaf tip. DK's elegant introduction to botany is packed with sumptuous photos and crystal-clear illustrations that explai…
Illustrated flora of Bambusoideae in China
by Shi, Jun Yi, Zhang, Yu Xiao, Zhou, De Qun, Ma, Li Sha, Yao, Jun
This book was compiled by researchers of Chinese Academy of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming University of Science and Technology, and Chinese Academy of Sciences. It has been the most comprehensive monograph about the bamboo reso…
Offers plant-specific information on how to paint 50 of the most popular flowers. This book explores each flower within a spread, showing through illustrations how to draw the basic flower shape and how to paint a detailed flower bloom. It also provides suggestions for designing…
"Understanding the flowering plants of any region begins with the recognition of families. This remarkable volume, created to serve students, professionals, and other plant enthusiasts, covers 130 temperate to tropical families common in North America with detailed illustrations…