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Know Your New Zealand Trees
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Know Your New Zealand Trees
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Lawrie Metcalf
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:173 | Dimensions(mm): Height 215,Width 155 |
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Category/Genre | Trees, wildflowers and plants |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781869660987
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Classifications | Dewey:582.160993 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Upstart Press Ltd
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Imprint |
New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd
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Publication Date |
1 September 2006 |
Publication Country |
New Zealand
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Description
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, full-colour portrait photograph ? plus on occasion, detail photographs of fruit, flowers, etc.
Author Biography
Lawrie Metcalf is one of New Zealand's most highly regarded horticulturists and has been awarded many national and international honours. He is the author of New Holland's Photographic Guide to New Zealand Trees and Photographic Guide to New Zealand Ferns.
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