The Wildflowers Of Ireland

Author : ZOE. DEVLIN
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0717191877

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The Wildflowers of Ireland by ZOE. DEVLIN Pdf

Discover the fascinating world of Ireland's diverse and astonishing collection of native wildflowers. This new edition reflects the many changes to our botanical knowledge since The Wildflowers of Ireland was first published in 2014. There's updated information on the distribution of native wildflowers, along with more than 90 additional species, all beautifully photographed by the author. For ease of identification, the species are divided into colour categories and within each category the species are grouped by, for example, the number of petals in the flower or whether the species carries its flowers in a cluster or a spike. In easily understood terminology, focus is put on the main identifying features of each plant, by colour, size, shape of flower, leaf, habitat, flowering season, and where in Ireland it might be found. This is a must for enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience.

Author : Declan Doogue,Carsten Krieger
Publisher : Gill
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0717146618

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The Wildflowers of Ireland by Declan Doogue,Carsten Krieger Pdf

'The Wild Flowers of Ireland' is an extensive guide to the country's plant life.

Author : Niall Mac Coitir
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781848890916

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Ireland's Wild Plants – Myths, Legends & Folklore by Niall Mac Coitir Pdf

In ancient Ireland there were 365 different parts to the body, and a different plant to cure each part. So the wild plants of Ireland are bound up in our culture and folklore from the earliest times. To arry a four-leaved shamrock brings luck in gambling, while putting nine ivy leaves under her pillow means a girl will dream of her future husband. Here plants are described in seasonal order, a perspective dating back to our ancestors. Different aspects of plant folklore are examined following a brief history of traditional herbal medicine in Ireland. Included are their roles in magical protection, in charms and spells (especially for love!), as emblems in children's games, and in Irish place names.

Author : Marjorie Blamey,Richard Fitter,Alastair Fitter
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Wild flowers
ISBN : 0713659440

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Wild Flowers of Britain & Ireland by Marjorie Blamey,Richard Fitter,Alastair Fitter Pdf

The first ever fully-illustrated, fully-mapped guide to the British and Irish flora. Its restriction to the British Isles alone allows far more detail and more local information, and identification which is made easier with the inclusion of extensive maps. Includes specific details about plants appearing in certain areas and coloured maps designed to make location and identification easy, this book also includes details of local specialities for the Isles of Scilly. Also featured is an illustrated survey of recently disappeared British and Irish plants, some of which may return. With over 2000 detailed colour paintings and more than 800 maps, this is the most extensively illustrated wild flower guide to Britain and Ireland yet. Coloured, boxed keys to plants in complex or difficult groups are provided to assist ID. The Wild Flowers of Britain and Ireland features information about grasses, which are often omitted in other, shorter books, along with sedges, rushes, horsetails and clubmosses. Ferns, though not strictly speaking flowering plants, are also included too.

Author : Zoe Devlin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Wild flowers
ISBN : 1848891261

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Wildflowers of Ireland by Zoe Devlin Pdf

When Zoe Devlin was shown a wild orchid by a relative, the late Dr Kathleen Lynn, it sparked a lifelong interest in wildflowers. Here is Zoe's personal record of the wildflowers that adorn Ireland's countryside, presented so those without botanical knowledge can gain a greater understanding of the subject. Passionate about this often-overlooked part of our natural heritage, Zoe embellishes descriptions and photographs of the plants with herbal and literary references and related Irish folklore. She describes over 400 commonly found wildflowers as well as some not so-common and even rare species. This book creates a new awareness and wider picture of the world of wildflowers in Ireland. In presenting this book, Zoe Devlin says: 'Conservation of our wildflowers is of the utmost importance as they are now facing threats on several different sides', and she expresses a hope that 'through education and awareness of the diversity of our wildflowers, perhaps, just perhaps, the tide can be held back a little longer.' Zoe Devlin on Yellow-rattle: ...I first recorded this species in 1976 at Rossadillisk, County Galway. The plants were flowering in a beautiful old meadow by the sea, jostling for space among a number of other wildflowers, all crowded together, their heads swaying and tossing in the breeze. The hidden Corncrakes were calling 'Crex Crex' and it seemed as if time had passed it by altogether. It was both a sight and a feeling I shall never forget ...

Author : Carol Gracie
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-12
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780691144665

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Spring Wildflowers of the Northeast by Carol Gracie Pdf

This volume presents a detailed description of more than thirty-five wildflower species of the Northeast, describing their colors, habitats, range, pollination, history, cultural lore, medicinal uses, and literary and artistic references. The spring-blooming wildflowers looked at range from old favorites to lesser-known species. Featuring more than 500 full-color photos in large-sized format, the book delves deep into the life histories, lore, and cultural uses of more than 35 plant species. The narrative covers topics such as the naming of wildflowers; the reasons for taxonomic changes; pollination of flowers and dispersal of seeds; uses by Native Americans; related species in other parts of the world; herbivores, plant pathogens, and pests; medicinal uses; and wildflower references in history, literature, and art. The photos capture the beauty of these plants and also illustrate the concepts discussed in the text.

Author : Zoë Devlin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1848895151

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The Wildflowers of Ireland by Zoë Devlin Pdf

Author : John Feehan,Damian Egan
Publisher : Mercier Press Ltd
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Wild flowers
ISBN : 1856356736

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The Wildflowers of Offaly by John Feehan,Damian Egan Pdf

"Most books on wildflowers are concerned mainly with points of identification and distribution. The Wildflowers of Offaly is unique in the way it attempts to describe the character of the plants: their ecological preferences, their uses and the beliefs associated with them, and in particular the extraordinary diversity of the strategies they have evolved to ensure pollination and the production of seed. This is the book to consult when you have made a tentative identification of a wildflower and want to know more about its lifestyle. It is illustrated throughout in full colour with photographs and a selection of plates from many of the classic older floras of northern Europe."--Publisher's description.

Author : David Streeter
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-07
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780007183883

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Collins Flower Guide by David Streeter Pdf

Featuring all flowering plants, including trees, grasses, and ferns, this brand-new field guide to the flowers of Britain and northern Europe is the most complete illustrated, single-volume guide ever published. Leading botanical artists have been specially commissioned to ensure accurate, detailed illustrations. Species are described and illustrated on the same page, with up-to-date authoritative text aiding identification. Plants are arranged by family, with their key features highlighted for quick and easy reference. The text offers a complete account of more than 1,900 wild flowers of Britain and Ireland, along with a summary of their European distribution.Collins Flower Guideis an indispensable guide for all those with an interest in the countryside, whether amateur or expert.

Author : Simon Harrap
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781408189870

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Harrap's Wild Flowers by Simon Harrap Pdf

Wild flower identification may seem impossibly hard to those not familiar with them, but this brilliant new photographic guide aims to change that forever. With superb photography throughout, including stunning portraits and close-ups of key features where relevant, and succinct, no-nonsense text this ebook will help you identify almost any wild flower that you may encounter in Britain and Ireland. More than 800 carefully selected species are included in the guide, and only extreme rarities or seldom seen species are excluded. Key features are highlighted in tinted boxes throughout, and details of confusion species and look-alikes are given where relevant. Accurate colour maps based on the national plant-mapping scheme are provided for almost every species. This handy guide is an essential tool for anyone interested in our wild flowers.

Author : Francis Rose,Clare O'Reilly
Publisher : Frederick Warne Publishers
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Shrubs
ISBN : 0723251754

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The Wild Flower Key by Francis Rose,Clare O'Reilly Pdf

This wild flower identification guide was first published in 1981 and is still widely accepted as the best of its kind for its combination of meticulous illustrations and the use of keys to aid recognition. For this new edition the Latin names have been revised in accordance with the current classification system. It is now published as the ideal book for the serious student of British and north-west European wild plants, providing a bridge between picture identification guides and the non-illustrated academic floras.

Author : Brendan Sayers,Susan Sex
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Orchids
ISBN : 1848891695

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Ireland's Wild Orchids by Brendan Sayers,Susan Sex Pdf

A guide to the orchids of Ireland, for beginner and expert alike. With many photos and illustrations.

Author : Jane Powers
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780008392154

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An Irish Nature Year by Jane Powers Pdf

Call it a daily meditation on the world around us for nature-lovers and nature newbies alike, An Irish Nature Year gleefully explores the small mysteries of the seasons as they unfold – Who’s cutting perfect circles in your roses? Which birds wear feathery trousers? And what, exactly, is an amethyst deceiver?

Author : Juanita Browne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1847179150

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The Great Big Book of Irish Wildlife by Juanita Browne Pdf

A beautiful picture book tracking nature through the seasons in Ireland. It explores nature in your back garden as well as weird and wonderful natural phenomena, such as the metamorphosis from Tadpole to Frog; the Red Deer rut in autumn; or a starling flock in winter.

Author : RUTH ISABEL. ROSS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1847581552

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APPLETREE'S ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO NATURAL IRELANDIRISH WILD FLOWERS by RUTH ISABEL. ROSS Pdf