| Description |
xvii, 158 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Open lands as ecosystems -- Types of plants -- Adaptations for survival -- Soil, climate, and vegetation -- Through the year -- Field plants of special interest -- Naming, collecting, and preserving plants -- Activities and investigations |
| Summary |
"The author also provides complete and accurate details for readers interested in collecting and/or preserving field plants. He focuses on field conservation and habitat preservation throughout the book. A final chapter offers special projects and investigations for those who wish to go a step beyond collecting and identifying plants. This book is an indispensable reference not only to professional and amateur naturalists but also for use in the classroom and by the general public."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Plant ecology -- East (U.S.)
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Plant ecology -- North America.
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| LC no. |
2004022126 |
| ISBN |
0815607806 alkaline paper |
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