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The Book of Leaves

Leaf-by-Leaf Guide to Six Hundred of the World's Great Trees

By: Allen J. Coombes

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The Book of Leaves

Leaf-by-Leaf Guide to Six Hundred of the World's Great Trees

By: Allen J. Coombes

Of all our childhood memories, few are quite as thrilling, or as tactile, as those of climbing trees. Scampering up the rough trunk, spying on the world from the cool green shelter of the canopy, lying on a limb and looking up through the leaves at the summer sun almost made it seem as if we were made for trees, and trees for us.Even in adulthood, trees retain their power, from the refreshing way their waves of green break the monotony of a cityscape to the way their autumn transformations take our breath away. In this lavishly illustrated volume, the trees that have enriched our lives finally get their full due, through a focus on the humble leaves that serve, in a sense, as their public face. The Book of Leaves offers a visually stunning and scientifically engaging guide to six hundred of the most impressive and beautiful leaves from around the world. Each leaf is reproduced here at its actual size, in full color, and is accompanied by an explanation of the range, distribution, abundance, and habitat of the tree on which it’s found. Brief scientific and historical accounts of each tree and related species include fun-filled facts and anecdotes that broaden its portrait. The Henry’s Maple, for instance, found in China and named for an Irish doctor who collected leaves there, bears little initial resemblance to the statuesque maples of North America, from its diminutive stature to its unusual trifoliolate leaves. Or the Mediterranean Olive, which has been known to live for more than 1,500 years and whose short, narrow leaves only fall after two or three years, pushed out in stages by the emergence of younger leaves. From the familiar friends of our backyards to the giants of deep woods, The Book of Leaves brings the forest to life—and to our living rooms—as never before.

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2009

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University of Chicago Press

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022617686X

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9780226176864

The A to Z of Plant Names

A Quick Reference Guide to 4000 Garden Plants

By: Allen J. Coombes

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A Quick Reference Guide to 4000 Garden Plants

By: Allen J. Coombes

Botanical names can be baffling to even the most experienced gardener. But a plant's botanical name is more than just a handy label—it can tell a plant's country of origin, the shape of its leaves, the color of its petals, and much more. The A to Z of Plant Names clears the confusion and allows every gardener to name plants with confidence. This comprehensive yet handy guide features the botanic names of the plants that gardeners really grow. Additional information includes suggested pronunciation, the common name, the derivation of the scientific name, the number of species currently accepted, the type of plant and the distribution. The A to Z of Plant Names helps demystify names, provides readers with the intriguing background information to naming conventions, and empowers gardeners everywhere to feel confident about naming plants.

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313

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Timber Press

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1604693983

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9781604693980

Trees

By: Allen J. Coombes

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Trees

By: Allen J. Coombes

Features over 1000 full-colour photographs of more than 500 trees. This book explains what a tree is, how trees are classified and how to keep a record of trees you have seen. To help you in the initial stages of identification, it provides a visual key that shows you the differences between conifers, broadleaves and palms.

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328

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0751327468

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9780751327465

The A to Z of Plant Names

A Quick Reference Guide to 4000 Garden Plants

By: Allen J. Coombes

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A Quick Reference Guide to 4000 Garden Plants

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1604691964

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The Book of Leaves

The Book of Leaves

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The A to Z of Plant Names

Trees

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