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Zustand: New. Thorogood, Zoe (illustrator).

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Zustand: Fine. pp.vii, 269 with col. & b/w. illus. 8vo. Fine hardback in fine dw. Out-of-print. As a child, Chris Thorogood dreamt of seeing Rafflesia, the world's largest flower. Today he is a botanist at the University of Oxford's Botanic Garden and has dedicated his life to studying the biology of such extraordinary plants. Rafflesia is a parasite, a thief. Having long ago abandoned photosynthesis, its leafless form steals food from the other plants it inhabits.…

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Zustand: New. 152, col photos, b/w illus, maps. . PB. NEW. . Covers 16 species and 7 infra-specific taxa in the family Orobanchaceae, providing identification guidance and keys as well as information on life-cycle, habitats and ecology. Illustrated throughout with photographs, line drawings and BSBI distribution maps, many of which compare the distributions of these parasitic plants with those of their primary hosts. [9780901158598].…

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Thorogood, Zoe (illustrator).

LEGATURA EDITORIALE. Zustand: NUOVO. This new edition of Weird Plants for 2026 is updated in a striking new format. This extraordinary compilation showcases weird, mysterious and bizarre plants from around the world. Plants trick, kill, steal and kidnap, and this unique book explores a fascinating world in which plants have turned the tables on animals. Familiar plants such as the Venus fly trap and bird of paradise are featured, along with a host of the un-familiar, such as the parasitic devil's guts, the monkey-face orchid and a tropical tree with flowers that resemble a pair of ruby red lips. The book is illustrated throughout with a unique collection of life-like oil paintings by the author, who has encountered these weird plants around the world. Pagg. 136, rilegato.…

LEGATURA EDITORIALE. Zustand: NUOVO. The flora of Iraq is particularly rich and diverse, owing to the country's diverse habitats of deserts, plains and mountains. The inspiration for this book was the work of the Iraqi herbalist, Abdul Jaleel Ibrahim Al-Quragheely, who documented the country's flora and its uses in ethnobotanical medicine. He opened a local practice in 1990 and dispensed herbal medicines for six years when communities were most in need. A Herbal of Iraq describes 50 plants and their uses in traditional herbal medicine in the region. In addition to the wealth of information it contains, this dual language English-Arabic herbal is illustrated richly throughout with archival and contemporary botanical art. Pagg. 160, rilegato.…

Zustand: NEW. 646, 1400 col photos, b/w illus. 234x156mm. PB. NEW. . 2nd edition. The most comprehensive and up-to-date plant identification guide to the region. Encompassing an area from southern Europe to North Africa, the western Mediterranean is united by a climate of hot, dry summers and mild, damp winters. This region is famous for its biodiversity and has an exceptionally rich flora. [9781842467398]. …

LEGATURA EDITORIALE. Zustand: NUOVO. Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Algarve is the most comprehensive identification guide to the rich Mediterranean flora of the Algarve region of southern Portugal, including the Cape St. Vincent Peninsula National Park, an area of immense botanical importance with numerous endemic and rare species. Detailed easy-to-use entries make this guide an essential companion for botanists, students and wildlife tourists. This second edition has been fully updated to the latest in plant phylogenetic relationships, with information provided on where to see plants, and descriptions of habitat and vegetation types. In addition rare and unusual plants of the region are highlighted, including orchids and parasitic plants. With over 1,000 species descriptions, the book is abundantly illustrated throughout with more than 650 stunning colour photographs and 780 line drawings. Pagg. 274, brossura.…

LEGATURA EDITORIALE. Zustand: NUOVO. This second edition of Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Western Mediterranean is the most comprehensive and up-to-date plant identification guide to the region. Encompassing an area from southern Europe to North Africa, the western Mediterranean is united by a climate of hot, dry summers and mild, damp winters. This region is famous for its biodiversity and has an exceptionally rich flora. Pagg. 640, brossura.…

Zustand: NEW. 608, 606 col photos. . HB. NEW. . With many diverse species, from the woodland-dwelling toothwort to the hardy desert hyacinth, the Orobanchaceae family of striking and unusual plants can be found in every biome in the world but often pose a challenge for identification. This thorough, practical guide is focused on the species that are entirely dependent on their host for nutrients, revealing the taxonomically challenging species with clarity and precision to experts and amateurs alike. Illustrated throughout with 600 colour photographs, each species profile includes habit, morphology, ecology, distribution, key diagnostics and similar species. [9781842468517]. …

LEGATURA EDITORIALE. Zustand: NUOVO. Situated in the North Atlantic off the coast of north-western Africa, the Canary Islands are a volcanic archipelago, comprising of seven large and several smaller islands. The region attracts millions of visitors every year with many eco-tourists drawn by its famously rich flora. This long-awaited field guide covers more than 2000 of the region's exceptionally diverse and important plant-life, from the most common species to local endemics through the collaboration of British scientists and local experts. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs, each species profile includes nomenclature, description, dimensions, habitat, flowering times and distribution. With comprehensive, up-to-date coverage sorted by habitat, this is the essential guide for students, professional botanists, scientists, gardeners and plant-enthusiasts alike. Pagg. 486, brossura.…

Zustand: New. pp.v, 439 with col. photos. throughout. 8vo. 8vo. New softback. RRP £40.00. This comprehensive and accessible field guide to the Canary Islands flowers covers more than 2,000 of the region's exceptionally diverse and important plants, from the most common species to local endemics. Each species profile includes nomenclature, description, dimensions, habitat, flowering times, and distribution. …