Discover the plant life of the Shetland Islands in a detailed, field-ready flora that pairs species lists with practical notes. This nonfiction guide compiles observations on flowering and cryptogamic plants, alongside remarks on their topography, geology, and climate. It presents a structured catalog intended for botanists, naturalists, and curious readers who want a regional view of Shetland’s vegetation.
The book organizes its material by plant groups and regions, offering identification notes, habitat clues, and commentary that helps readers understand how the landscape shapes its flora. Expect a thorough, collector-friendly reference that reflects careful field study and historic scholarship.
- Comprehensive listings across major plant groups, including flowering plants, algae, and other cryptogams
- Habitat and topography notes that illuminate where species thrive in Shetland
- Practical guidance for identification and field observation
- Contextual remarks tying plant life to geology and climate of the islands
Ideal for readers with an interest in regional flora, field guides, and natural history of the Shetland Islands.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Shetland is the most northerly group of the UK's islands and this book explores the unique flora that defines it. This little book is the result of eight years' labor by the author and is the most complete list of Shetland's plant-life to date. By studying the natural plant-life of the area, the author has brought to light the ecological and geographical factors that make Shetland's flora so diverse. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780260057990_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780260057990
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780260057990
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)