This work tells the story of the common dandelion, that remarkably widespread plant that is known, for better or worse, by just about everybody. Through a series of short essays, written in accessible language and a thoroughly engaging style, Anita Sanchez takes the reader on a journey through the natural history of the dandelion and its long association with humans. Joan Jobson's illustrations add important details and subtle accents that enhance this journey. Well-adapted ecologically to spread into and thrive within ...
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This work tells the story of the common dandelion, that remarkably widespread plant that is known, for better or worse, by just about everybody. Through a series of short essays, written in accessible language and a thoroughly engaging style, Anita Sanchez takes the reader on a journey through the natural history of the dandelion and its long association with humans. Joan Jobson's illustrations add important details and subtle accents that enhance this journey. Well-adapted ecologically to spread into and thrive within disturbed sites - such as the lawns, playgrounds, roadsides, and parking lots in which they are most often encountered today, and viewed as weeds - dandelions also have had a lengthy, welcomed association with humans as medicine, food, and objects of ritual, magic, and folklore. The Teeth of the Lion will be a source of enjoyable, fascinating, memorable information of interest to all users. It will provide naturalists, wildflower enthusiasts, gardeners, interpreters, teachers, landscapers, and homeowners a better understanding of one of the most common, well-known, and perhaps under-appreciated plants to be found anywhere.
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Publisher:
McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company
Published:
2006
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18128605413
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Publisher:
McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company
Published:
2006
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18096448888
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Good+ 136 pages; B&W illustrations. Light foxing to the top exterior edge of textblock. Dedication from a previous owner on the inside of the front cover. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings on text pages.; -We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
This book was a fast read because it was infused with scientific facts, native american, and American history, health, and nutrition information, and much more. After reading this book I will never rip out another Dandelion again. The plant is such a powerful food that the thought of getting rid of it seems a total waste. I thought that "The Teeth of the lion: The beloved and dispised Dandelion" was such a view changing book about dandelions that I have given it to all my friends and family.
