Articoli correlati a Wildflowers: Discover the Science and Secrets Behind...
Sinossi
Discover the fascinating stories behind around 300 species of wildflowers, and marvel at a botanical beauty and diversity you never knew existed.
Did you know that orchids existed alongside dinosaurs? And that 30,000 plant species are used as medicine worldwide? In this stunning book, leading botanist Chris Thorogood brings you closer to 329 species of wildflower through fascinating facts, plant profiles, and detailed illustrations. More than just meadows, discover wildflowers that are pollinated by birds, that look like stones, and that feed on the creatures around them.
Humans have had a close relationship with wildflowers throughout history from growing dahlias as crops and comfrey as medicine, to carrying posies to ward off the plague and roses down the aisle. Bringing together natural history, culture, food, medicine and technology, this fascinating book will open your eyes to the botanical wonders all around us. With a guide to the wildflowers growing in every habitat, identification notes, a grow-your-own guide and more, this is the ultimate flower-lover's companion.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Informazioni sull'autore
Dr Chris Thorogood is a botanist at the University of Oxford, and an illustrator and public speaker. Chris's research areas include the evolution of parasitic and carnivorous plants and taxonomic diversity in biodiversity hotspots, such as the Mediterranean Basin. Chris won a scholarship in 2005 to carry out his PhD research on speciation in parasitic plants at the University of Bristol, for which he was awarded a Faculty Commendation, and the national Irene Manton Prize for best thesis in botany in 2009. Chris is a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London and a Junior Research Fellow of Linacre College, Oxford.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Risultati della ricerca per Wildflowers: Discover the Science and Secrets Behind...
Foto dell'editore
Wildflowers : Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Wildflowers
Da: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Codice articolo 47828381
Compra usato
EUR 25,54
Spedizione EUR 2,30
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 3 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
Wildflowers : Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Wildflowers
Da: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: New. Codice articolo 47828381-n
Compra nuovo
EUR 28,78
Spedizione EUR 2,30
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 3 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
Wildflowers
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo GB-9780241677933
Compra nuovo
EUR 31,16
Spedizione gratuita
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 3 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
Wildflowers: Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Wildflowers (Science and Secrets of Natural History)
Da: Chiron Media, Wallingford, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
hardcover. Condizione: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely. Codice articolo 6666-GRD-9780241677933
Compra nuovo
EUR 22,44
Spedizione EUR 8,72
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Quantità: 2 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
Wildflowers
Da: Postscript Books, Newton Abbot, DEVON, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Hardcover. Condizione: New. Chris Thorogood's celebration of the diversity of wildflowers begins with an exploration of their evolution, from mosses some 470 million years ago to the proliferation of flowering species that now inhabit most of the earth's environments. Accessible yet rich with scientific information and fact, his well-illustrated volume covers topics including pollination, classification and identification as well as the challenges plants face and their role in medicine and culture. Codice articolo 542340
Compra nuovo
EUR 19,17
Spedizione EUR 12,80
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
Wildflowers
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo GB-9780241677933
Compra nuovo
EUR 25,59
Spedizione EUR 6,83
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Quantità: 2 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
Wildflowers: Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Wildflowers
Da: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlanda
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: New. Codice articolo V9780241677933
Compra nuovo
EUR 25,17
Spedizione EUR 9,50
Spedito da Irlanda a U.S.A.
Spedito da Irlanda a U.S.A.
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
Wildflowers (Hardcover)
Editore:
Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London, 2025
ISBN 10: 0241677939
ISBN 13: 9780241677933
Nuovo
Rilegato
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. A beautiful and authoritative book on the world of wildflowers, uncovering the fascinating stories behind around 300 species globallyDiscover the fascinating stories behind around 300 species of wildflowers, and marvel at a botanical beauty and diversity you never knew existed.Did you know that orchids existed alongside dinosaurs? And that 30,000 plant species are used as medicine worldwide? In this stunning book, leading botanist Chris Thorogood brings you closer to 329 species of wildflower through fascinating facts, plant profiles, and detailed illustrations. More than just meadows, discover wildflowers that are pollinated by birds, that look like stones, and that feed on the creatures around them.Humans have had a close relationship with wildflowers throughout history from growing dahlias as crops and comfrey as medicine, to carrying posies to ward off the plague and roses down the aisle. Bringing together natural history, culture, food, medicine and technology, this fascinating book will open your eyes to the botanical wonders all around us. With a guide to the wildflowers growing in every habitat, identification notes, a grow-your-own guide and more, this is the ultimate flower-lover's companion. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780241677933
Compra nuovo
EUR 34,93
Spedizione gratuita
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Immagini fornite dal venditore
Wildflowers
Da: Rarewaves USA, HEBRON, KY, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Hardback. Condizione: New. Discover the fascinating stories behind around 300 species of wildflowers, and marvel at a botanical beauty and diversity you never knew existed. Did you know that orchids existed alongside dinosaurs? And that 30,000 plant species are used as medicine worldwide? In this stunning book, leading botanist Chris Thorogood brings you closer to 329 species of wildflower through fascinating facts, plant profiles, and detailed illustrations. More than just meadows, discover wildflowers that are pollinated by birds, that look like stones, and that feed on the creatures around them.Humans have had a close relationship with wildflowers throughout history from growing dahlias as crops and comfrey as medicine, to carrying posies to ward off the plague and roses down the aisle. Bringing together natural history, culture, food, medicine and technology, this fascinating book will open your eyes to the botanical wonders all around us. With a guide to the wildflowers growing in every habitat, identification notes, a grow-your-own guide and more, this is the ultimate flower-lover's companion. Codice articolo LU-9780241677933
Compra nuovo
EUR 35,51
Spedizione gratuita
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Immagini fornite dal venditore
Wildflowers
Da: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Hardback. Condizione: New. Discover the fascinating stories behind around 300 species of wildflowers, and marvel at a botanical beauty and diversity you never knew existed. Did you know that orchids existed alongside dinosaurs? And that 30,000 plant species are used as medicine worldwide? In this stunning book, leading botanist Chris Thorogood brings you closer to 329 species of wildflower through fascinating facts, plant profiles, and detailed illustrations. More than just meadows, discover wildflowers that are pollinated by birds, that look like stones, and that feed on the creatures around them.Humans have had a close relationship with wildflowers throughout history from growing dahlias as crops and comfrey as medicine, to carrying posies to ward off the plague and roses down the aisle. Bringing together natural history, culture, food, medicine and technology, this fascinating book will open your eyes to the botanical wonders all around us. With a guide to the wildflowers growing in every habitat, identification notes, a grow-your-own guide and more, this is the ultimate flower-lover's companion. Codice articolo LU-9780241677933
Compra nuovo
EUR 36,28
Spedizione gratuita
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili