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Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest by Mark Turner and Phyllis Gustafson Publisher Comments Featuring more than 1240 stunning color photographs, this comprehensive field guide will remain a trusted, authoritative trailside reference for years to come. It describes and illustrates 1220 commonly encountered species, both native and nonnative... (read more) Your price: $27.95 New - Trade Paper 
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Botany for Gardeners ((Rev)05 - Old Edition) by Brian Capon Publisher Comments A bestseller since its debut in 1990, this indispensable and handy reference has now been expanded and updated to include an appendix on plant taxonomy and a comprehensive index. Two dozen new photos and illustrations make this new edition even richer... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $11.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Plants of Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia by Eugene N Kozloff Publisher Comments A great resource for botanists, native plant enthusiasts, ecologists, conservationists, and amateur naturalists who desire a comprehensive, up-to-date, and well-illustrated book for the identification of plants of the Pacific Northwest. This is the... (read more) Your price: $65.00 New - Hardcover
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Trees of Greater Portland by Phyllis C. Reynolds and Elizabeth F. Dimon Publisher Comments The authors selected 132 local trees exceptional for their size, beauty, rarity, or history. Each description includes a color photograph and locations of notable specimens visible from the street. Appendices list trees by the months for best viewing and... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $11.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Practical Woody Plant Propagation (06 Edition) by Macdonald Publisher Comments An exhaustive exposition of propagating methods, from growing from seed to cuttings, grafting, layering, and tissue culture. It is based on the actual working methods of successful propagators worldwide and presents detailed explanations and... (read more) List Price $69.95 Your price: $53.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Fantastic Trees by Edwin Menninger Synopsis A gallery of trees that thrust their roots into the air, produce flowers and fruit underground, tell time, make noises, change sex, commit suicide, or create their own rain. This edition includes updated nomenclature.... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $11.50 Used - Hardcover
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Dictionary of Plant Names: Botanical Names and Their Common Name Equivalents by Allen J Coombes Publisher Comments Wonderfully useful and complete, this little book includes common name cross-references, geographical distribution, and name origins, all at a bargain price. Pronunciations given are decidedly Britannic, but this seems a trivial matter in a book that... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Hardcover
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Wildflowers of the Western Cascades by Robert A Ross Publisher Comments A practical field guide to a rich wildflower area, this book combines useful plant descriptions with truly spectacular photographs. All the wildflowers are found on Oregon's Iron Mountain in the Cascades, but the book is useful throughout the region.... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $8.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Medicinal Plants in Folk Tradition: An Ethnobotany of Britain & Ireland by David Ellisto Allen Publisher Comments An ethnobotany of Britain and Ireland.... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $21.00 Used - Hardcover
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Food Plants of the World: An Illustrated Guide by Ben-erik Van Wyk Publisher Comments A comprehensive survey of the plants that provide food, beverages, spices, and flavorings, this book will serve as an invaluable reference to gardeners, ethnobotanists, nutritionists, culinary professionals, dieticians, and food enthusiasts. This... (read more) Your price: $39.95 New - Hardcover
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A Color Atlas of Pests of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers by David V Alford Publisher Comments Ornamental trees, shrubs, and flowers are an important component of modern life, from houseplants to trees in public parks. This authoritative and beautifully illustrated account provides a unique source of reference for all practitioners involved in the... (read more) List Price $59.95 Your price: $26.00 Used - Hardcover
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Medicinal Plants of the World by Ben-erik Van Wyk Publisher Comments Medicinal Plants of the Worldis a comprehensive and scientifically accurate guide to the best-known and most important medicinal plants. The book includes descriptions of more than 300 medicinal plants and their close relatives. Each entry gives a short... (read more) Your price: $45.00 New - Hardcover
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Native American Ethnobotany by Daniel E Moerman Publisher Comments An extraordinary compilation of the plants used by North American native peoples for medicine, food, fiber, dye, and a host of other things. Anthropologist Daniel E. Moerman has devoted 25 years to the task of gathering together the accumulated... (read more) List Price $79.95 Your price: $65.00 Used - Hardcover
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Plant Resins: Chemistry, Evolution, Ecology, and Ethnobotany by Jean H. Langenheim Publisher Comments Few people are aware of the great diversity of resin-producing plants or the remarkable roles resins play for plants and people. Resins evolved millions of years ago to defend plants against their enemies, as recorded by fossil resins like amber, and... (read more) Your price: $49.95 New - Hardcover
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Plant Survival: Adapting to a Hostile World by Brian Capon Synopsis This book, for young readers ages 10 and up, is filled with detailed information about the fascinating world of plant ecology. Discusses how plants have adapted to survive the challenges of various habitats. This is a black-and-white edition.... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $10.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Genus Arisaema: A Monograph for Botanists and Nature Lovers by Guy Gusman Publisher Comments Arisaemais a large genus within the Arum family, consisting of about 200 species, subspecies, and varieties distributed widely around the globe. They are remarkable for their exotic-looking inflorescences and#8212; which inspired the common name of cobra... (read more) List Price $79.95 Your price: $39.98 Sale - Hardcover
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The Nature of Plants: Habitats, Challenges, and Adaptations by John Dawson Publisher Comments Examining how plants adapt to the challenges of their habitats, this book describes how plants adjust to harsh climates; explores the love-hate relationships that plants have with animals; and the mostly hidden associations that plants have with bacteria... (read more) List Price $39.95 Your price: $18.95 Sale - Hardcover
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Poisonous Plants by Dietrich Frohne Publisher Comments Garden flowers, ornamental shrubs, and houseplants and#8212; as well as common species in the wild and#8212; can all contain substances poisonous to humans or animals. In fact, after medicines and household chemicals, toxic plants rank third in causes of... (read more) Your price: $150.00 New - Hardcover
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Ethnobotany: Evolution of a Discipline by Richard Ev Schultes Publisher Comments Published on the 100th anniversary of the science of ethnobotany, this volume provides a comprehensive summary of the history and current state of the field. The 36 articles present a truly global perspective on the theory and practice of today's... (read more) List Price $49.95 Your price: $30.00 Used - Hardcover
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Plants That Merit Attention Volume 1 Trees by Janet M Poor Synopsis This magnificent reference provides excellent descriptions and color photos of hundreds of unusual woody plants that are beautiful, pest- and disease-resistant and tolerant of a variety of environments, yet are not often found at garden centers. Each... (read more) List Price $59.95 Your price: $21.00 Used - Hardcover
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