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Wild Urban Plants of the Northeast - 2nd Edition by Peter del Tredici (Paperback)

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  • "This field guide is useful for trained ecologists, botanists, and naturalists, and is accessible to anyone else who wonders what is sprouting up from that sidewalk crack or in that corner of their suburban garden.
  • About the Author: Peter Del Tredici is a botanist specializing trees.
  • 428 Pages
  • Nature, Regional

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About the Book



"Second edition of illustrated field guide to wild urban plants of the northeastern United States. Includes 158 main entries plus 64 secondary species-feature descriptive information including scientific name and taxonomic authority, common names, botanical family, life form, place of origin, and identification features. Each entry is accompanied by original full-color photographs by the author which show the plants' characteristics and growth forms in their typical habitats"--



Book Synopsis



"This field guide is useful for trained ecologists, botanists, and naturalists, and is accessible to anyone else who wonders what is sprouting up from that sidewalk crack or in that corner of their suburban garden."â- Rhodora

In this field guide to the future, esteemed Harvard University botanist Peter Del Tredici unveils the plants that will become even more dominant in urban environments under projected future environmental conditions. These plants are the most important and most common plants in cities. Learning what they are and the role they play, he writes, will help us all make cities more livable and enjoyable.

With more than 1000 photos, readers can easily identify these powerful plants. Learn about the fascinating cultural history of each plant.



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This field guide is useful for trained ecologists, botanists, and naturalists, and is accessible to anyone else who wonders what is sprouting up from that sidewalk crack or in that corner of their suburban garden.

-- "Rhodora"



About the Author



Peter Del Tredici is a botanist specializing trees. He retired from the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University in 2014 after thirty-five years as plant propagator, bonsai curator, editor of Arnoldia, and Director of Living Collections and Senior Research Scientist. In 2013, he was awarded the Veitch Gold Medal by The Royal Horticultural Society, "in recognition of services given in the advancement of the science and practice of horticulture."

Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Regional
Genre: Nature
Number of Pages: 428
Publisher: Comstock Publishing
Format: Paperback
Author: Peter del Tredici
Language: English
Street Date: March 15, 2020
TCIN: 89706751
UPC: 9781501740442
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-6485
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 1.7 pounds
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