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Dodge, Natt N. (Natt Noyes)
1900
1982
Dodge, Natt Noyes
Janish, Jeanne R.
Flowers of the Southwest Deserts
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"Flowers of the Southwest Deserts" by Natt N. Dodge is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. This booklet provides an insightful introduction to the common desert flowers found in the Chihuahuan, Sonoran, and Mojave deserts, targeting newcomers to the Southwest and those interested in understanding the plants' ecological significance and uses. The work aims to assist readers in identifying various flowers while exploring the rich botanical diversity of the region. The opening of the booklet establishes the purpose and organization of the content, emphasizing its educational value. It highlights the vast number of plants recorded in Arizona and explains how the booklet selectively introduces the most common and visually striking desert flowers. Dodge explains the method for identifying these flowers based on petal color and morphology, encouraging readers to engage with the unique adaptations of desert flora, and underlining the relationship between plants and the local ecosystem, including their interactions with animals and human inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Flowers -- Southwest, New
Desert plants
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Category: Science - Biology
Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals
Category: Environmental Issues
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