Know Your New Zealand - Trees |
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| Author:
| Metcalf, L. J. |
| Series title: | Know Your New Zealand Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-86966-098-7 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2006 |
| Publisher: | Upstart Press
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| Imprint: | White Cloud Books |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.99 |
Book Description:
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This beginner's guide from the authoritative pen of Lawrie Metcalf forms an easy-to-grasp introduction to over 80 of New Zealand's best-known trees. Though free of jargon and extraneous information, the text is lucid and packed with all the key facts on shape and appearance, foliage, blossom and fruit details that will enable the layperson to identify the species they commonly see in bush, reserve and beyond. Each entry is accompanied by a succinct data panel and a full-page,...
More DescriptionThis beginner's guide from the authoritative pen of Lawrie Metcalf forms an easy-to-grasp introduction to over 80 of New Zealand's best-known trees. Though free of jargon and extraneous information, the text is lucid and packed with all the key facts on shape and appearance, foliage, blossom and fruit details that will enable the layperson to identify the species they commonly see in bush, reserve and beyond. Each entry is accompanied by a succinct data panel and a full-page, full-colour portrait photograph plus on occasion, detail photographs of fruit, flowers, etc.