The Milkweed Lands : An Epic Story of One Plant: Its Nature and Ecology Hardback
by Eric Lee-Mader
Illustrated by Beverly Duncan
Hardback
Description
Ecologist Eric Lee-Mäder and noted botanical artist Beverly Duncan have teamed up to create this unique exploration of the complex ecosystem that is supported by the remarkable milkweed plant, often over-looked or dismissed as a roadside weed.
With stunning, up-close illustrations and engaging text, they trace every stage of the plant's changes and evolutions throughout the seasons, including germination, growth, flowering, and seed development.
Simultaneously, they chronicle the lives of the many creatures whose lives are intertwined with the milkweed: monarch butterflies; soldier and queen butterflies; milkweed tussock moths; large and small milkweed bugs; milkweed weevils; bumble bees; goldfinches; and more.
The delightful illustrations and illuminating text give the reader the feeling of browsing an avid naturalist's sketchbook, while also learning about different milkweed species, how to propagate milkweed in the garden, the industrial uses of milkweed, interesting milkweed relatives, and more.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:120 pages, Illustrations throughout
- Publisher:Workman Publishing
- Publication Date:28/09/2023
- Category:
- ISBN:9781635864366
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:120 pages, Illustrations throughout
- Publisher:Workman Publishing
- Publication Date:28/09/2023
- Category:
- ISBN:9781635864366