Carnivorous Plants of the United States and Canada [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Donald Schnell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2002

In this greatly expanded and revised edition of his classic treatment, Donald Schnell examines in detail the 45 species and numerous hybrids of carnivorous plants that grow in the U.S. and Canada. Information on each species includes an identifying description, the preferred habitat, the range in which it can be found, and the season for flowering and trapping, making this book a useful field guide as well as a fascinating source of leisure reading. With a full array of maps, drawings, and 200 color photos, this volume promises to enrich every enthusiast's library with a wealth of information. Hobbyists will find much to their liking as well. Schnell gives detailed instructions for growing these plants.

Editorial Reviews

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"If you want to explore the botany, ecology, and horticulture of a fascinating subset of North America's magnificent flora, this book is a must."—C. Colston Burrell, Horticulture, April 2003 (C. Colston Burrell Horticulture )

"In this splendid addition to the botanical literature, pathologist and dedicated naturalist Schnell provides valuable new information based on his more than 40 years of fieldwork ... Many maps, drawings, and 200 truly excellent color photographs, virtually all by the author, contribute greatly to the wealth of textual information and therefore to the usefulness and importance of this book. Highly recommended for every library's collection of botanical materials for both scientists and hobbyists."—Choice, December 2002 (Choice )

"Twice as large as the original and filled with some 200 incredible photographs, it is effectively a new book."—John Van de Water, Newark Star-Ledger, November 12, 2002 (John Van de Water Newark Star-Ledger )

Book Description

In this greatly expanded and revised edition of his classic treatment, Schnell examines in detail the 45 species and numerous hybrids of carnivorous plants that grow in the United States and Canada ###0-88192-522-5

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 468 pages
• Publisher: Timber Press; Second edition edition (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881925403
• ISBN-13: 978-0881925401
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,248,477 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent field guide to North American carnivorous plants, May 19, 2003

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J. Green (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carnivorous Plants of the United States and Canada (Hardcover)

The book is a nice in-depth look at the carnivorous plants that are native to the United States and Canada. The coverage is expecially thorough for Sarracenia, although still adequate (and probably more extensive than any other book available) on Drosera and Pinguicula.

The pictures included are mostly excellent, showing the plants in habitat when possible, instead of just using cultivated plants. And although the distribution maps may be a bit dated, they are helpful to understand the general areas where the plants might be found. Also, included with each section is some basic cultivation advice that I've found very helpful.

This isn't a book for a novice grower of carnivorous plants, but rather for someone who's been growing them for a while and wants more information on their native habitats and environments, as well as more technical information on each plant. An excellent book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lends to easy use by lay gardeners as well as researchers, August 8, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carnivorous Plants of the United States and Canada (Hardcover)

This expanded second edition of Carnivorous Plants Of The U.S. And Canada is a 'must' for any reference library which specializes in botany or nature: it provides photos and comments on the natural history of a variety of carnivorous plants, from common species to rarities. It's organization and language lends to easy use by lay gardeners as well as researchers, while photos and vivid descriptions of plant biology make Carnivorous Plants Of The U.S. And Canada an excellent library reference.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, July 23, 2002

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Joe Cumbee (South Georgia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carnivorous Plants of the United States and Canada (Hardcover)

This book will surely replace Dr. Schnell's first edition as the bible for North American carnivorous plants. Excellent photos, descriptions, and distribution maps. It is a book needed by all CP'ers.