Canoe Country Flora: Plants and Trees of the North Woods and Boundary Waters

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Canoe Country Flora: Plants and Trees of the North Woods and Boundary Waters

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Midwest Book Review
Canoe Country Flora is a splendid survey of the plants and trees of the North Woods and Boundary Waters region of the United States and Canada. Canoe Country Flora is a user-friendly field guide introducing the reader to 96 of the most common trees, shrubs, wildlflowers, fungi, ferns, lichens, and other plants that are likely to be encountered by the canoeist, camper, hiker, or simple vacationer. Each plant is made identifiable and memorable by fascinating facts, handy checklists, diagrams and charts, and interesting activities that help adults and children learn by discovery. Canoe Country Flora is as engaging for the armchair traveler as it is useful for the serious canoeist.

Book Description
"Sparky" Stensaas leads you into the vast North Woods-introducing you to ninety-six of the most common trees, shrubs, wildflowers, fungi, ferns, lichens, and other plants you're likely to encounter during your travels north. Detailed line drawings and brief plant profiles help you recognize what you're seeing, while Sparky's fascinating tales draw you into a deeper understanding of the plants' natural and cultural histories.

Canoe Country Flora: Plants and Trees of the North Woods and Boundary Waters

Canoe Country Flora: Plants and Trees of the North Woods and Boundary Waters,Mark Stensaas,University of Minnesota Press,1570251215,Boundary Waters Canoe Area,Gardening/Plants,Life Sciences - Botany,Minnesota,Nature,Nature / Field Guide Books,Plants,Plants - General,Science,Taiga plants,Utilization

Book Contents:

  1. Can't Miss Water Gardening for the South (Can't Miss)
  2. Chile Peppers (Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide)
  3. City Gardens : Creative Urban Gardens and Expert Design Ideas (Canadian Gardening)
  4. Colloquial French Grammar: Practical Guide (Blackwell Reference Grammars)
  5. Color by Design: Planting the Contemporary Garden
  6. Controlling Garden Weeds : Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-171
  7. Cooking with Winter Squash & Pumpkins : Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-55
  8. Creative Garden Mosaics: Dazzling Projects & Innovative Techniques
  9. Cycads of the World: Ancient Plants in Today's Landscape
  10. Easy Garden Projects to Make, Build, and Grow : 100 Do-It-Yourself Ideas to Help You Grow Your Best Garden Ever

Book Contents

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