The Trees of America; Native and Foreign, Pictorially and Botanically Delineated, and Scientifically and Popularly DescribedHarper & brothers, 1857 - 520 páginas |
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... derived ; copious indexes ; a glossary of technical terms employed in the work ; and comparative tables of the various kinds of wood , in regard to their strength , durability , value as fuel , and a variety of other useful information ...
... derived ; copious indexes ; a glossary of technical terms employed in the work ; and comparative tables of the various kinds of wood , in regard to their strength , durability , value as fuel , and a variety of other useful information ...
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... derived from the Greek word glaucos , sea - green , alluding to the colour of the leaves . It is named Scamp Sassafras on account of its growing in boggy grounds , and resembling some of the qualities of the Laurus sassafras ; and ...
... derived from the Greek word glaucos , sea - green , alluding to the colour of the leaves . It is named Scamp Sassafras on account of its growing in boggy grounds , and resembling some of the qualities of the Laurus sassafras ; and ...
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... derived from the Greek macros , great , and phullos , a leaf . It is called Umbrella - tree from its resemblance to the other species bearing that name . The French names are translations of the botanic one , except Magnolier bananier ...
... derived from the Greek macros , great , and phullos , a leaf . It is called Umbrella - tree from its resemblance to the other species bearing that name . The French names are translations of the botanic one , except Magnolier bananier ...
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... derived from the Latin auris , the ear , from the rounded lobes of the leaves , resembling ears . The French name is a translation of the botanic one . The German name signifies Eared Beaver - tree . It is called Long - leared Cucumber ...
... derived from the Latin auris , the ear , from the rounded lobes of the leaves , resembling ears . The French name is a translation of the botanic one . The German name signifies Eared Beaver - tree . It is called Long - leared Cucumber ...
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... derived from the Greek leirion , a lily , and dendron , a tree ; from the resemblance of its flowers to the lily , but more nearly to the tulip . Generic Characters . Carpels 1-2 - seeded , disposed in wing at the apex . Calyx of 3 ...
... derived from the Greek leirion , a lily , and dendron , a tree ; from the resemblance of its flowers to the lily , but more nearly to the tulip . Generic Characters . Carpels 1-2 - seeded , disposed in wing at the apex . Calyx of 3 ...
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