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3 volumes : illustrations ; 28 cm |
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"This text [of An illustrated flora of the Northern United States, Canada, and the British possessions, by Nathaniel Lord Britton and Addison Brown] has been entirely rewritten and new material added." |
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Fourth printing of 1968 same edition as slightly revised third printing of 1963. |
| Contents |
Vol. 1. The Pteridophyta, Gymnospermae and Monocotyledoneae, Lycopodiaceae to Orchidaceae, Clubmoss to Adam-and-Eve -- Vol. 2. The Choripetalous Dicotyledoneae, Saururaceae to Cornaceae, Lizard's-tail to Cotton Gum -- Vol. 3. The Sympetalous Dicotyledoneae, Clethraceae to Compositae, Sweet Pepper-bush to Goat's Beard. |
| Summary |
Attempts to describe all known species of native and successfully introduces seed plants, ferns, and fern allies. Intended "for the interested laity rather than the professional botanist."--Pref. A glossary defines the more technical terms used in the text. For each species gives description, variant names, common name, habitat and range, and illustration. v.1-2 divisions, classes, subclasses, orders, families, genera and species, and English names. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Plants -- Northeastern States.
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Plants -- Canada, Eastern.
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Plants. (OCoLC)fst01065823
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Eastern Canada. (OCoLC)fst01692639
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Northeastern States. (OCoLC)fst01242521
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| Added Author |
Britton, Nathaniel Lord, 1859-1934.
Illustrated flora of the Northern United States, Canada, and the British possessions.
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New York Botanical Garden.
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| Added Title |
Britton and Brown illustrated flora of the northeastern United States and adjacent Canada |
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Illustrated flora of the northeastern United States and adjacent Canada |
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