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The SeriesVolumes 1 and 2 of the Useful Wild Plants Encyclopedia are available now! These are inaugural volumes in a series of 12 volumes which will be a systematic chronicle of economically useful wild plants of the region centered in Texas and radiating through the southern half of the United States and northern Mexico. The complete series will include descriptions, photographs, distribution maps, and use information on over 4,000 species of native Texas plants. The Contents Volumes 1 through 11 contain extensive scientific data and cultural lore on native and naturalized plants. Volume 12 will cross-reference uses, chemical components, plants, and common names. VOLUME 1 covers 78 genera in alphabetical order (267 species and varieties) from Abronia ameliae (sand verbena) through Arundo donax (giant cane).VOLUME 2 covers 79 genera in alphabetical order (254 species and varieties) from Asclepias (milkweed) through Canavalia (sea bean). The Authors This mammoth work, which underscores the unique position of Texas' wild plant life as it relates to North America in general, is co-authored by Scooter Cheatham and Marshall Johnston, with Lynn Marshall. The foreword is by E. Arthur Bell, Director Emeritus, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London. Something For Everyone The authors are creating a hands-on resource for botanists, field researchers, foresters, ranchers, landowners and leaseholders, archeologists, teachers, biochemists, chefs, naturalists, and many others. It will illustrate thousands of uses of native plants for food, medicine, pharmaceuticals, oils, rubbers, fuels, fibers, landscaping, and many other domestic, industrial, and commercial purposes. Usefully designed, each entry contains a thumbnail summary for quick reference of both common and scientific names for genus and family, marginal notes with flagged key words, location maps, and color photographs for each species discussed in the comprehensive, descriptive text. Why It's Important This work will provide an economic argument for the preservation of land and the natural plant life that exists on that land, in an appeal to "save the rainforest in your own backyard." Ask For It By Name The complete title filed in the Library of Congress is: The Useful Wild Plants of Texas, the Southeastern and Southwestern United States, the Southern Plains, and Northern Mexico. Specifications VOLUME 1: 592 pages, 7" x 11" cloth bound, acid free 135 GSM Veitseluto matt paper; unique two-color figured endpapers; 304 full color photos, 267 color distribution maps, 1 line drawing, 1 photo, 1 scale, bibliographical references, index. VOLUME 2: 599 pages, 7" x 11" cloth bound, acid free 135 GSM Veitseluto matt paper; unique two-color figured endpapers; 360 full color photos, 254 color distribution maps, 1 line drawing, 1 photo, 1 scale, bibliographical references, index. For more information about Volume 1 and 2 or subsequent volumes, contact Useful Wild Plants of Texas, Inc., at 512-928-4441 or leave an e-mail message at info@usefulwildplants.org. You may also order your copy(ies) by printing out the accompanying Order
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