Bark : the formation, characteristics, and uses of bark around the world / photographs by Kjell B. Sandved ; text by Ghillean Tolmie Prance and Anne E. Prance.

Author/creator Sandved, Kjell B.
Other author Prance, Ghillean T., 1937-
Other author Prance, Anne E.
Format Book
Publication InfoPortland, Or. : Timber Press, ©1993.
Description174 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Subjects

Contents The structure and function of bark -- The field identification of bark -- Photosynthetic bark -- Bark ecology -- Latexes in bark -- Resins in bark -- Bark medicines and poisons -- Hallucinogenic bark -- Flavors from bark -- Bark tannins -- Cork -- Bark cloth -- Fiber, fuel, mulch, and other uses of bark -- Bark as camouflage and food -- Bark flora -- Bark dwellers.
Local noteLittle-288225--305130041728Y
General note"Published in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew."
General noteIncludes indexes.
LCCN 92019569
ISBN0881922625

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QK648 .S32 1993 ✔ Available Place Hold