Plants of Greater Victoria A Wanderer’s Guide | 50.65 MB
Title: Plants of Greater Victoria
Author: Collin Varner
Category: Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Nature, Plant Life, Plants, Biography & Memoir, Reference
Language: English | 240 Pages | ISBN: 9781772035674
Description:
A full-colour guide to more than 200 species of wild plants found throughout the parks, forests, mountains, waters, and urban green spaces of Greater Victoria, BC.
Greater Victoria, BC, located within the the traditional territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Esquimalt and Songhees), Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia’new, T’Sou-ke, and W̱SÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) Peoples, boasts not only the warmest year-round climate in all of Canada, but also contains distinct micro-climates throughout the region. This unique corner of Vancouver Island is naturally suited to a flourishing variety of wild native plants, towering forests, lush gardens, rocky beaches, and vibrant urban greenspaces.
Plants of Greater Victoria, a companion to the popular guidebook Trees of Victoria, features more than 200 species of wild flowers, berries, ferns, bushes, and marine plants to observe and enjoy-as well as a number of toxic invasives. Covering the capital region from Victoria proper to Sooke, Metchosin, Langford, Oak Bay, Uplands, Saanich, and Sidney, this easy-to-use guide highlights the taxonomic origins, key characteristics, traditional uses, and best viewing spots. With clear, concise descriptions and stunning photography, this guide is a must for nature-loving locals and visitors alike.
A full-colour guide to more than 200 species of wild plants found throughout the parks, forests, mountains, waters, and urban green spaces of Greater Victoria, BC.
Greater Victoria, BC, located within the the traditional territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Esquimalt and Songhees), Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia’new, T’Sou-ke, and W̱SÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) Peoples, boasts not only the warmest year-round climate in all of Canada, but also contains distinct micro-climates throughout the region. This unique corner of Vancouver Island is naturally suited to a flourishing variety of wild native plants, towering forests, lush gardens, rocky beaches, and vibrant urban greenspaces.
Plants of Greater Victoria, a companion to the popular guidebook Trees of Victoria, features more than 200 species of wild flowers, berries, ferns, bushes, and marine plants to observe and enjoy-as well as a number of toxic invasives. Covering the capital region from Victoria proper to Sooke, Metchosin, Langford, Oak Bay, Uplands, Saanich, and Sidney, this easy-to-use guide highlights the taxonomic origins, key characteristics, traditional uses, and best viewing spots. With clear, concise descriptions and stunning photography, this guide is a must for nature-loving locals and visitors alike.
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