Official plant emblems of Canada : a biodiversity treasure / [by] Ernest Small, Paul M. Catling and Brenda Brookes. : A22-539/2012E

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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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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Title Official plant emblems of Canada : a biodiversity treasure / [by] Ernest Small, Paul M. Catling and Brenda Brookes.
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Paper
Other formats Electronic-[English]
Publishing information Ottawa - Ontario : Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada c2012.
Binding Hardcover
Description iv, 428p. : figs., illus. (some coloured), maps, references, tables, photographs ; 23 cm.
ISBN 978-0-660-20057-6
Catalogue number
  • A22-539/2012E
Subject terms Biological diversity
Wild plants
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