Coastal Garden Plants: Florida to Virginia - Softcover

Heizer, Roy

 
9780764341816: Coastal Garden Plants: Florida to Virginia

Synopsis

An illustrated, alphabetical listing of 131 coastal plants along the southern US coast, along with botanical history, folklore, and fun trivia provided for about each plant. 

The southeastern coast has an abundance of flowers and trees waiting to be explored. With this book as your guide, learn the history, folklore, and ethno-botany of America's coastal plants from Florida to Virginia.

Discover fun facts about each, such as which tree was featured on the cover of a classic book from the 1950s. Find out how a palm tree and our highway system are related and which grass is planted to stop beach erosion. Learn which plants are associated with ancient cultures and held sacred in religious services.

The plants are arranged in alphabetical order by botanical name with a common name cross-reference guide for easy use. Over 230 full color photographs, taken in their natural settings, make plant identification easy and accurate. This book is great for botanists, gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone else who appreciates the beauty of plants.

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About the Author

Roy Heizer grew up in Danville, Kentucky. He is a certified plant professional in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Roy gives classes and lectures on gardening, history, and folklore. His wife Nancy, a Savannah native, has been an avid photographer for many years. This is their fourth book together.

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Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780764344022: Coastal Garden Plants: Maine to Maryland

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ISBN 10:  0764344021 ISBN 13:  9780764344022
Publisher: Schiffer, 2013
Softcover