The Milkweed Lands: An Epic Story of One Plant: Its Nature and Ecology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781635864366)

Delve into this fascinating appreciation of milkweed, an often-overlooked plant, and discover an amazing range of insects and organisms that depend on it as the seasons unfold, with this collaboration between a noted ecologist and an award-winning botanical illustrator.

Ecologist Eric Lee-M臈er and noted botanical artist Beverly Duncan have teamed up to create this unique exploration of the complex ecosystem that is supported by the remarkable milkweed plant, often over-looked or dismissed as a roadside weed. With stunning, up-close illustrations and engaging text, they trace every stage of the plant's changes and evolutions throughout the seasons, including germination, growth, flowering, and seed development. Simultaneously, they chronicle the lives of the many creatures whose lives are intertwined with the milkweed: monarch butterflies; soldier and queen butterflies; milkweed tussock moths; large and small milkweed bugs; milkweed weevils; bumble bees; goldfinches; and more. The delightful illustrations and illuminating text give the reader the feeling of browsing an avid naturalist's sketchbook, while also learning about different milkweed species, how to propagate milkweed in the garden, the industrial uses of milkweed, interesting milkweed relatives, and more.

Author: Eric Lee-M臈er
ISBN-10: 1635864364
ISBN-13: 9781635864366
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/26/2023
Pages: 120
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.20w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/2023 pg. 11