LEADER 03956nam 2200685 a 450 001 9910963672203321 005 20230801221427.0 010 $a9786613379627 010 $a9781283379625 010 $a1283379627 010 $a9781400841745 010 $a1400841747 024 7 $a10.1515/9781400841745 035 $a(CKB)2670000000132963 035 $a(EBL)827799 035 $a(OCoLC)769343162 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000571313 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11402397 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000571313 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10619184 035 $a(PQKB)10885050 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC827799 035 $a(MdBmJHUP)muse43342 035 $a(DE-B1597)453800 035 $a(OCoLC)979755144 035 $a(DE-B1597)9781400841745 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL827799 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10521871 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL337962 035 $a(Perlego)1110015 035 $a(EXLCZ)992670000000132963 100 $a20110610d2012 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|||||||nn|n 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aSpring wildflowers of the Northeast $ea natural history /$fCarol Gracie ; with a foreword by Eric Lamont 205 $aCourse Book 210 $aPrinceton, N.J. $cPrinceton University Press$d2012 215 $a1 online resource (291 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 08$a9780691144665 311 08$a0691144664 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $tFrontmatter -- $tContents -- $tForeword -- $tPreface -- $tAcknowledgments -- $tSpecies Accounts -- $tBaneberries -- $tBloodroot -- $tBlue Cohosh -- $tBlue-eyed Mary -- $tCelandines -- $tColumbine -- $tDutchman's Breeches -- $tEarly Meadow-rue -- $tEarly Saxifrage -- $tFalse Hellebore -- $tFeatherfoil -- $tFire-pink -- $tFringed Polygala -- $tHepaticas -- $tJack-in-the-pulpit -- $tLady-slippers -- $tLesser Celandine -- $tLousewort -- $tMayapple -- $tMiterwort -- $tOne-flowered Cancer-root -- $tSkunk Cabbage -- $tSpring Beauties -- $tSquawroot -- $tTrilliums -- $tTrout-lily -- $tTwinleaf -- $tViolets -- $tVirginia Bluebells -- $tWild Ginger -- $tGlossary -- $tReferences -- $tIndex 330 $aThis exquisitely illustrated volume provides an in-depth look at spring-blooming wildflowers of the Northeast, from old favorites to lesser-known species. Featuring more than 500 full-color photos in a stunning large-sized format, the book delves deep into the life histories, lore, and cultural uses of more than 35 plant species. The rich narrative covers topics such as the naming of wildflowers; the reasons for taxonomic changes; pollination of flowers and dispersal of seeds; uses by Native Americans; related species in other parts of the world; herbivores, plant pathogens, and pests; medicinal uses; and wildflower references in history, literature, and art. The photos capture the beauty of these plants and also illustrate the concepts discussed in the text. A book unlike any other, Spring Wildflowers of the Northeast combines the latest scientific research with an accessible, entertaining style, making it the ideal volume for readers of all levels of expertise. Showcases the Northeast's most spectacular spring-blooming wildflowers Features more than 500 full-color photos Covers the life histories, lore, and cultural uses of more than 35 species Combines the latest scientific research with an easy-to-read style Offers something new for seasoned botanists as well as armchair naturalists 606 $aWild flowers$zNortheastern States 615 0$aWild flowers 676 $a582.130974 676 $a23 700 $aGracie$b Carol$01814190 701 $aLamont$b Eric$01814191 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910963672203321 996 $aSpring wildflowers of the Northeast$94367869 997 $aUNINA