Official plant emblems of Canada : a biodiversity treasure / Ernest Small, Paul M. Catling and Brenda Brookes.
Focuses on several dozen native plants that have become official emblems of the provinces, territories and the entire country. These are ambassadors for increasing awareness of the importance of biodiversity. These emblems are documented through a most elaborate compilation of photographs, detailed...
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| Language: | English |
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Ottowa, Ontario :
Public Works and Government Services Canada,
[2012], ©2012.
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| Edition: | [English edition]. |
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| Physical Description: | iv, 428 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 x 29 cm |
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Biodiversity treasure. |
| Format: | Government Document Book |
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Focuses on several dozen native plants that have become official emblems of the provinces, territories and the entire country. These are ambassadors for increasing awareness of the importance of biodiversity. These emblems are documented through a most elaborate compilation of photographs, detailed illustrations and paintings ever produced. The text contains a wealth of scientific information, but is presented in an accessible, user-friendly, entertaining style with hundreds of memorable, charming and humorous anecdotes. |
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| Call Number: | Canada A22-539/2012 |
| Bibliography Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9780660200576 0660200570 |