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Title: Wild Flowers
An Aid to Knowledge of Our Wild Flowers and Their Insect Visitors

Note: Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Etext prepared by Gerry Rising

Summary: "WILD FLOWERS" by Neltje Blanchan is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. The work aims to explore the intricate relationships between various wild flower species and their insect pollinators, emphasizing the importance of these connections in the natural world. The opening of the book begins with a preface in which Blanchan establishes the overarching theme: flowers are not just beautiful entities within nature, but sentient beings that engage actively with their surroundings. She discusses the evolutionary traits that flowers possess to attract or repel insects, underscoring their vital role in species perpetuation. The text also hints at a more comprehensive study of over 500 species classified by color, offering readers insights into the fascinating adaptations of these plants. This introduction sets the foundation for understanding how flowers have evolved alongside insects, reflecting the delicate interdependence of life within ecosystems. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Blanchan, Neltje, 1865-1918

EBook No.: 3003

Published: Jan 1, 2002

Downloads: 187

Language: English

Subject: Wild flowers -- North America

LoCC: Science: Botany

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:3003:2 2002-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Blanchan, Neltje en 1
2024-11-09T23:49:34Z Wild Flowers

This edition has images.

Title: Wild Flowers
An Aid to Knowledge of Our Wild Flowers and Their Insect Visitors

Note: Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Etext prepared by Gerry Rising

Summary: "WILD FLOWERS" by Neltje Blanchan is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. The work aims to explore the intricate relationships between various wild flower species and their insect pollinators, emphasizing the importance of these connections in the natural world. The opening of the book begins with a preface in which Blanchan establishes the overarching theme: flowers are not just beautiful entities within nature, but sentient beings that engage actively with their surroundings. She discusses the evolutionary traits that flowers possess to attract or repel insects, underscoring their vital role in species perpetuation. The text also hints at a more comprehensive study of over 500 species classified by color, offering readers insights into the fascinating adaptations of these plants. This introduction sets the foundation for understanding how flowers have evolved alongside insects, reflecting the delicate interdependence of life within ecosystems. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Blanchan, Neltje, 1865-1918

EBook No.: 3003

Published: Jan 1, 2002

Downloads: 187

Language: English

Subject: Wild flowers -- North America

LoCC: Science: Botany

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:3003:3 2002-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Blanchan, Neltje en 1