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Books About Desert Plants
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Cactaceas de Sonora, Mexico: Su Diversidad, Uso y Conservacion, by Rafaela Paredes Aguilar,
Thomas R. Van Devender, Richard S. Felger
This is the first comprehensive book on the cacti of the State of Sonora, which includes much of the Sonoran Desert.
Many rare species are illustrated in the 64 pages of color photos (Spanish and English captions).
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Wild Foods of the Sonoran Desert, by Kevin Dahl
Wild Foods of the Sonoran Desert explores the rich diversity of native foods found in the hot, often inhospitable
desert lands of southern Arizona: sweet fruit from cacti; cultivated crops such
as beans, squash, corn and sunflower seeds; wild greens; chiles; mesquite pods;
desert berries. more... |
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Gardening for Pollinators in the Desert Southwest
by Mrill Ingram, watercolors by Vera Ming Wong
This publication aims to inspire everyone, from the dedicated gardener and the environmental
educator to the occasional flower- sniffer, about the possibilities of bringing
desert wildlife in for a visit. Includes a four-color illustration of a desert
pollinator garden, and detailed information, including plant lists, on how to
garden in order to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and even bats. A color
illustration of a desert pollinator garden and plant lists are also included.
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My Nana's Remedies / Los remedios de mi nana
by Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford, Illustrated by Edna San Miguel
Bilingual: English/Spanish
In our newest children's book a warm and loving grandmother prepares a variety of traditional remedies
for her young granddaughter, remedies to treat everything from an upset stomach
to being frightened at night. more... |
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