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Small, Ernest, 1940-
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Botany -- Canada.
Emblems, National -- Canada
Signs and symbols -- Canada.
Provincial emblems -- Canada.
Heraldry -- Canada.
Biodiversity -- Canada.
Canada -- History.
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Small, Ernest, 1940-
Botany -- Canada.
Emblems, National -- Canada
Signs and symbols -- Canada.
Provincial emblems -- Canada.
Heraldry -- Canada.
Biodiversity -- Canada.
Canada -- History.
MARC Display
Official plant emblems of
Canada
: a
biodiversity
treasure / Ernest Small, Paul M. Catling and Brenda Brookes.
by
Small, Ernest, 1940-
Public Works and Government Services Canada, c2012.
Call #:
580.071 S635o
Subjects
Botany
--
Canada
.
Emblems, National
--
Canada
Signs and symbols
--
Canada
.
Provincial emblems
--
Canada
.
Heraldry
--
Canada
.
Biodiversity
--
Canada
.
Canada
--
History.
ISBN:
9780660200576
0660200570
Description:
iv, 428 p. : ill., maps ; 23 x 29 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographies.
Summary:
Focuses on several dozen native plants that have become official emblems of the provinces, territories and the entire country. These are ambassadors for increasing awareness of the importance of
biodiversity
. These emblems are documented through a most elaborate compilation of photographs, detailed illustrations and paintings ever produced. The text contains a wealth of scientific information, but is presented in an accessible, user-friendly, entertaining style with hundreds of memorable, charming and humorous anecdotes.
Other authors:
Catling, Paul M.
Brookes, Brenda S. (Brenda Sylvia), 1953-
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