Plants of the National Parks

Discover the Stories of Over 100 Remarkable Plants from All 63 of America's Great National Parks

AvScott Zona

Inbunden, Engelska, 2027

Del i serien Cool Springs Press

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Explore the botanical wonders that define America’s most breathtaking and beloved landscapes in this unique, insightful collection of vividly photo-illustrated plant stories.Plants of the National Parks offers a fresh way to experience these treasured destinations—through the plants that shape their identity. Written by botanist Scott Zona, this visually rich coffee-table book profiles more than 100 of the most distinctive and ecologically important plant species found across the US National Park system.From ancient bristlecone pines and towering redwoods to resilient desert cacti, aquatic wonders, and alpine blooms, each plant is brought to life with stunning photography and fascinating text. Gain insight into how these plants have adapted to some of the planet’s most extreme environments, the vital roles they play within their ecosystems, and their cultural significance to people and place. Organized by region and park—from Alaska to Florida, Maine to Hawaii—the book invites exploration and wonder, whether you’re planning your next trip, gifting the book to an adventuresome friend, or traveling from your armchair.Inside, you’ll find:Profiles of 100+ iconic plant species found across all 63 US National ParksStriking, full-color photography that captures each plant in its natural habitatClear explanations of unique plant adaptations, survival strategies, and ecological rolesInsight into cultural and historical significance, including Indigenous usesRegional organization that makes it easy to explore the plants park by parkPerfect for travelers, hikers, gardeners, and nature lovers alike, this book offers a deeper, more meaningful connection to America’s public lands—one remarkable plant at a time.

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Utgivningsdatum:2027-01-07
Mått:235 x 286 x 14 mm
Vikt:1 411 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Cool Springs Press
Antal sidor:264
Förlag:Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
ISBN:9798317900816

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Dr. Scott Zona is a botanist, researcher, and educator with a focus on tropical plants. For nine years, he served as the curator of the Wertheim Conservatory and Greenhouses at Florida International University in Miami, where he directed the restoration of the conservatory and maintained its research plant collections. Dr. Zona has collaborated with scientists worldwide on plant ecology research and has taught graduate- and undergraduate-level courses on tropical plant taxonomy. He guides garden tours and workshops for students, garden clubs, and the general public. In addition, he was a palm biologist with the Center for Tropical Plant Conservation at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Florida. He also educates houseplant enthusiasts through his online course, The Botany of Houseplants.

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IntroductionNorth Atlantic–Appalachian RegionKENTUCKYMammoth Cave National ParkMAINEAcadia National ParkVIRGINIAShenandoah National ParkWEST VIRGINIANew River Gorge National Park & PreserveSouth Atlantic–Gulf RegionFLORIDABiscayne National ParkDry Tortugas National ParkEverglades National ParkNORTH CAROLINAGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSOUTH CAROLINACongaree National ParkVIRGIN ISLANDSVirgin Islands National ParkGreat Lakes RegionINDIANAIndiana Dunes National ParkMICHIGANIsle Royale National ParkMINNESOTAVoyageurs National ParkOHIOCuyahoga Valley National ParkMississippi Basin RegionARKANSASHot Springs National ParkMISSOURIGateway Arch National ParkMissouri Basin RegionMONTANAGlacier National ParkNORTH DAKOTATheodore Roosevelt National ParkSOUTH DAKOTABadlands National ParkWind Cave National ParkArkansas–Rio Grande–Texas–Gulf RegionTEXASBig Bend National ParkGuadalupe Mountains National ParkUpper Colorado Basin RegionCOLORADOBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkGreat Sand Dunes National Park & PreserveMesa Verde National ParkRocky Mountain National ParkNEW MEXICOCarlsbad Caverns National ParkWhite Sands National ParkUTAHArches National ParkBryce Canyon National ParkCanyonlands National ParkCapitol Reef National ParkZion National ParkWYOMINGGrand Teton National ParkYellowstone National ParkLower Colorado Basin RegionARIZONAGrand Canyon National ParkPetrified Forest National ParkSaguaro National ParkCALIFORNIAChannel Islands National ParkJoshua Tree National ParkColumbia–Pacific Northwest RegionWASHINGTONMount Rainier National ParkNorth Cascades National ParkOlympic National ParkCalifornia–Great Basin RegionCALIFORNIADeath Valley National ParkKings Canyon National ParkLassen Volcanic National ParkPinnacles National ParkRedwood National ParkSequoia National ParkYosemite National ParkNEVADAGreat Basin National ParkOREGONCrater Lake National ParkAlaska RegionALASKADenali National ParkGates of the Arctic National Park & PreserveGlacier Bay National Park & PreserveKatmai National Park & PreserveKenai Fjords National ParkKobuk Valley National ParkLake Clark National Park & PreserveWrangell-St. Elias National Park & PreservePacific Islands RegionAMERICAN SAMOANational Park of American SamoaHAWAIIHaleakalā National ParkHawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIndexImage Credits