The milkweed lands : an epic story of one plant, its nature and ecology
by Lee-Mäder, Eric, 1972- (Author)
Summary
Follow a year in the life of milkweed, and discover the remarkable role this often-overlooked plant plays in sustaining the meadow ecosystem. The text by Lee-Mäder celebrates the resilience and significance of this native North American plant and the many lives that depend on it, from bees on the b... Full description
Summary: |
Follow a year in the life of milkweed, and discover the remarkable role this often-overlooked plant plays in sustaining the meadow ecosystem. The text by Lee-Mäder celebrates the resilience and significance of this native North American plant and the many lives that depend on it, from bees on the blossoms and monarch caterpillars on the leaves to beetles in the silken pods. -- adapted from back cover. |
---|---|
Item Description: |
Includes index. |
Physical Description: |
114 pages : color llustrations ; 27 cm |
ISBN: |
9781635864366 1635864364 |
Author Notes: |
Beverly Duncan is a contemporary botanical artist who focuses on watercolor paintings that incorporate flora and fauna of a place and a season. Her work has been featured in numerous publications and her paintings were awarded "Best of Show" at the ASBA at the Horticultural Society of New York exhibition. She is on Instagram as beverlykduncan. |