Wildflowers of Iowa Woodlands

Informationen zum Autor Sylvan Runkel (1906-1995) was the coauthor of five books about midwestern wildflowers! including Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie and Wildflowers and Other Plants of Iowa Wetlands. A vigorous promoter of conservation for many years! he was honored in 1996 by the dedication of the Sylvan Runkel State Preserve. Alvin Bull (1925-1982) was the coauthor of three books about midwestern wildflowers! including Wildflowers of Indiana Woodlands and Wildflowers of Illinois Woodlands. He was vice-president of Farm Progress Companies and editorial director for the Indiana Prairie Farmer! Prairie Farmer! Wallaces Farmer! and the Wisconsin Agriculturist. Klappentext Introduces woodland wildflowers to a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts in the Upper Midwest. This book offers information on the many ways in which Native Americans and early pioneers used these plants for everything from pain relief to insecticides to tonics. It is suitable for professionals interested to learn about the wonders of woodlands. Zusammenfassung Introduces woodland wildflowers to a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts in the Upper Midwest. This book offers information on the many ways in which Native Americans and early pioneers used these plants for everything from pain relief to insecticides to tonics. It is suitable for professionals interested to learn about the wonders of woodlands.

Product details

• Authors: Alvin F. Bull, Sylvan T. Runkel, Sylvan T./ Bull Runkel
• Assisted by: Larry A. Stone (Photographs)
• Publisher: University Of Iowa Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2009
• EAN: 9781587298233
• ISBN: 978-1-58729-823-3
• No. of pages: 280
• Series: Bur Oak Guides; Bur Oak Guide; A Bur Oak Guide; Bur Oak Guide; Bur Oak Guides
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Nature guide; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works