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). more... |
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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. more... |
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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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