Trees and Shrubs of Alberta
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.84 (885 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0919433391 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 378 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Featuring such common coniferous species as spruces, pines and junipers, it also reveals the wide range of Alberta's deciduous trees.Trees and Shrubs of Alberta includes:* 180 colour photos and line drawings showing each plant's bark, leaves, flowers, fruits and cones* Descriptions of edible fruits and berries* Medicinal, aboriginal, historical and current uses* Clear, non-technical descriptions to aid identification* Habitat keys and distribution maps* Name origins and alternate names* A comprehensive glossary.Trees and Shrubs of Alberta is an invaluable resource for professional and amateur naturalists alike.. Seventy-seven of Alberta's native and naturalized trees and shrubs are described and illustrated in this comprehensive pictorial field guide
in Plant Science from the University of Manitoba and an M.Sc. About the Author KATHLEEN WILKINSON has worked for most of the last 25 years as an environmental consultant across western Canada. . in Plant Ecology from the University of Calgary. She has a B.Sc.A
KATHLEEN WILKINSON has worked for most of the last 25 years as an environmental consultant across western Canada. She has a B.Sc.A. . in Plant Science from the University of Manitoba and an M.Sc. in Plant Ecology from the University of Calgary
KoutaR said A poor guide. As an identification quide this book does not work: only a part of Alberta's species are included; there is a key only for conifers; descriptions, illustrations and photos are inadequate; distribution maps are inaccurate. For each described species there is first morphological description, then meaning of the scientific name and Native American and contemporary use. The best part of the book is a descr