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Palm Trees of the Amazon and Their Uses
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Botany & HorticultureEnvironmental StudiesLawns, Trees, & Shrubs
ISBN13: 9781023441629
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Explore the lush landscapes of the Amazon River Valley through the eyes of Alfred Russel Wallace in Palm trees of the Amazon: and their uses. This meticulously prepared edition offers a fascinating glimpse into the botany of the region, focusing specifically on the diverse world of palm trees.
Wallace, a renowned naturalist, delves into the economic botany of these remarkable plants, detailing their varied applications and significance within the rainforest ecosystem. Readers interested in the natural world, particularly forests and rainforests, will find this a captivating study. Discover the enduring importance of palms in the Amazon, presented with Wallace's signature scientific rigor and engaging prose. A timeless exploration of nature, plants, and trees, perfect for anyone seeking to understand the botanical treasures of the Amazon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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