The Plants of Michigan. Simple Keys for the Identification of the Native Seed Plants of the State
Unlocking the Secrets of Michigan's Native FloraBy Henry A. Gleason
Length8h 36m
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Henry A. Gleason's "The Plants of Michigan" serves as an essential resource for botanists and nature enthusiasts alike, presenting a meticulous guide to the native seed plants of Michigan. Through its practical, user-friendly keys and detailed descriptions, the book exemplifies a clear and systematic approach to plant identification, reflecting the broader scientific trends of early 20th-century botany. The text is enriched with illustrations and classifications that provide valuable context, aiding readers in understanding the ecological roles of various species within their habitats. Henry A. Gleason was a distinguished botanist whose passion for plant life was shaped by his deep interest in natural sciences and ecology. His academic pursuits and field research around the diverse ecosystems of Michigan equipped him with profound insights into the region's flora. His efforts to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and public education led to the creation of this accessible yet authoritative work, aimed at fostering appreciation for Michigan's rich botanical heritage. Recommended for students, educators, and nature lovers, "The Plants of Michigan" is not only an invaluable field guide but also a celebration of the state's unique plant life. Gleason'Äôs accessible prose coupled with rigorous scientific foundation makes it an indispensable addition to any botanical library.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length8 hrs 36 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 4, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
67PLATANACEAE, the Plane Tree Family
2HOW TO USE THE BOOK
68ROSACEAE, the Rose Family
3KEY TO GROUPS
69LEGUMINOSAE, the Pulse Family
4GROUP 1, WOODY PLANTS
70LINACEAE, the Flax Family
5GROUP 2, UNUSUAL PLANTS
71OXALIDACEAE, the Wood Sorrel Family
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6GROUP 3, MONOCOTYLEDONES
72GERANIACEAE, the Geranium Family
7GROUP 4, DICOTYLEDONES
73RUTACEAE, the Rue Family
8TAXACEAE, the Yew Family
74SIMARUBACEAE, the Quassia Family
9TYPHACEAE, the Cat-tail Family
75POLYGALACEAE, the Milkwort Family
10SPARGANIACEAE, the Bur-reed Family
76EUPHORBIACEAE, the Spurge Family
11NAJADACEAE, the Pondweed Family
77CALLITRICHACEAE, the Water Starwort Family
12JUNCAGINACEAE, the Arrow Grass Family
78EMPETRACEAE, the Crowberry Family
13ALISMACEAE, the Water Plantain Family
79LIMNANTHACEAE, the False Mermaid Family
14HYDROCHARITACEAE, the Frog's Bit Family
80ANACARDIACEAE, the Cashew Family
15GRAMINEAE, the Grass Family
81AQUIFOLIACEAE, the Holly Family
16CYPERACEAE, the Sedge Family
82CELASTRACEAE, the Staff Tree Family
17ARACEAE, the Arum Family
83STAPHYLEACEAE, the Bladder Nut Family
18LEMNACEAE, the Duckweed Family
84ACERACEAE, the Maple Family
19ERIOCAULACEAE, the Pipewort Family
85SAPINDACEAE, the Soapberry Family
20XYRIDACEAE, the Yellow-eyed Grass Famil
86BALSAMINACEAE, the Touch-me-not Family
21COMMELINACEAE, the Spiderwort Family
87RHAMNACEAE, the Buckthorn Family
22PONTEDERIACEAE, the Pickerel-weed Family
88VITACEAE, the Grape Family
23JUNCACEAE, the Rush Family
89TILIACEAE, the Linden Family
24LILIACEAE, the Lily Family
90MALVACEAE, the Mallow Family
25DIOSCOREACEAE, the Yam Family
91HYPERICACEAE, the St. John's-wort Family
26AMARYLLIDACEAE, the Amaryllis Family
92ELATINACEAE, the Waterwort Family
27IRIDACEAE, the Iris Family
93CISTACEAE, the Rock-rose Family
28ORCHIDACEAE, the Orchis Family
94VIOLACEAE, the Violet Family
29PIPERACEAE, the Pepper Family
95CACTACEAE, the Cactus Family
30SALICACEAE, the Willow Family
96THYMELAEACEAE, the Mezereum Family
31MYRICACEAE, the Sweet Gale Family
97ELAEAGNACEAE, the Oleaster Family
32JUGLANDACEAE, the Walnut Family
98LYTHRACEAE, the Loosestrife Family
33BETULACEAE, the Birch Family
99MELASTOMACEAE, the Melastoma Family
34FAGACEAE, the Beech Family
100ONAGRACEAE, the Evening Primrose Family
35URTICACEAE, the Nettle Family
101HALORAGIDACEAE, the Water Milfoil Family
36SANTALACEAE, the Sandalwood Family
102ARALIACEAE, the Sarsaparilla Family
37LORANTHACEAE, the Mistletoe Family
103UMBELLIFERAE, the Parsley Family
38ARISTOLOCHIACEAE, the Birthwort Family
104CORNACEAE, the Dogwood Family
39POLYGONACEAE, the Buckwheat Family
105ERICACEAE, the Heath Family
40CHENOPODIACEAE, the Goosefoot Family
106PRIMULACEAE, the Primrose Family
41AMARANTHACEAE, the Amaranth Family
107OLEACEAE, the Olive Family
42PHYTOLACCACEAE, the Pokeweed Family
108GENTIANACEAE, the Gentian Family
43NYCTAGINACEAE, the Four-o'Clock Family
109APOCYNACEAE, the Dogbane Family
44ILLECEBRACEAE, the Knotwort Family
110ASCLEPIADACEAE, the Milkweed Family
45AIZOACEAE, the Carpet-weed Family
111CONVOLVULACEAE, the Morning Glory Family
46CARYOPHYLLACEAE, the Pink Family
112POLEMONIACEAE, the Polemonium Family
47PORTULACACEAE, the Purslane Family
113HYDROPHYLLACEAE, the Water-leaf Family
48CERATOPHYLLACEAE, the Hornwort Family
114BORAGINACEAE, the Borage Family
49NYMPHAEACEAE, the Water Lily Family
115LABIATAE, the Mint Family
50RANUNCULACEAE, the Crowfoot Family
116VERBENACEAE, the Verbena Family
51MAGNOLIACEAE, the Magnolia Family
117SOLANACEAE, the Nightshade Family
52ANONACEAE, the Custard Apple Family
118SCROPHULARIACEAE, the Figwort Family
53MENISPERMACEAE, the Moonseed Family
119LENTIBULARIACEAE, the Bladderwort Family
54BERBERIDACEAE, the Barberry Family
120OROBANCHACEAE, the Broom-rape Family
55LAURACEAE, the Laurel Family
121ACANTHACEAE, the Acanthus Family
56PAPAVERACEAE, the Poppy Family
122PHRYMACEAE, the Lopseed Family
57FUMARIACEAE, the Fumitory Family
123PLANTAGINACEAE, the Plantain Family
58CRUCIFERAE, the Mustard Family
124RUBIACEAE, the Madder family
59CAPPARIDACEAE, the Caper Family
125CAPRIFOLIACEAE, the Honeysuckle Family
60RESEDACEAE, the Mignonette Family
126VALERIANACEAE, the Valerian Family
61SARRACENIACEAE, the Pitcher Plant Family
127DIPSACACEAE, the Teasel Family
62DROSERACEAE, the Sundew Family
128CUCURBITACEAE, the Gourd Family
63PODOSTEMACEAE, the River Weed Family
129CAMPANULACEAE, the Bellflower Family
64CRASSULACEAE, the Orpine Family
130LOBELIACEAE, the Lobelia Family
65SAXIFRAGACEAE, the Saxifrage Family
131COMPOSITAE, the Composite Family
66HAMAMELIDACEAE, the Witch Hazel Family
132FOOTNOTES:
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