The Gardener's Guide to Cactus

The Gardener's Guide to Cactus
Author: Scott Calhoun
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2012-01-11
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1604692006

When it comes to garden plants, cacti are anything but standard issue. The bulk of home gardens contain exactly zero species of cactus,Êand the thought of growing them makes gardeners think, ÒOuch!Ó InÊThe GardenerÕs Guide to Cactus: The 100 Best Paddles, Barrels, Columns, and Globes, Scott CalhounÊis out to change that perception, and bring the beauty and ease of cactus home.ÊItÕs high time that cacti took their place alongside the trendyÊsucculent.

Cactus of the Southwest

Cactus of the Southwest
Author: Nora Bowers
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2016-08-30
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1591935822

Focusing on Southwestern cacti, this tabbed booklet features detailed photographs of cacti, organized by group to help readers quickly and easily identify the cacti they see.

70 Common Cacti of the Southwest

70 Common Cacti of the Southwest
Author: Pierre C. Fischer
Publisher: Western National Parks Association
Total Pages: 82
Release: 1989
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780911408829

Contains color photographs and descriptions of seventy different cacti commonly found growing in the American Southwest, each with a note on size, elevation, and distribution; and includes a glossary.

Cacti of the Desert Southwest

Cacti of the Desert Southwest
Author: Meg Quinn
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-11-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781933855370

Deserts of the American Southwest are home to an incredible diversity of drought-tolerant plants, including many found nowhere else on earth. And no other group says desert quite like cacti. Their prickly nature notwithstanding, cacti are very fragile, as are the arid deserts they inhabit. In Cacti of the Desert Southwest, botanist and educator Meg Quinn describes eighty significant cacti of the Sonoran, Mojave, and Chihuahuan deserts, including several which are listed as threatened or endangered. Most are shown in full flower.

Cacti of Arizona Field Guide

Cacti of Arizona Field Guide
Author: Nora Bowers
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2023-12-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1647553989

Identify Arizona succulents with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by shape and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Learn about a variety of cactus species in Arizona. With this famous field guide by Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers, and Stan Tekiela, cactus identification is simple and informative. The Cacti of Arizona Field Guide features 50 of the most common and widespread species found in the state, organized by shape. Just look at the overall plant or stem shape, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while professional photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Inside you’ll find: Range maps and shape icons that help narrow your search More photos per cactus than any other field guide, making visual identification quick and easy Compare feature to help you decide between look-alikes Close-up images of spines, flowers, and fruit to aid identification Fascinating natural history about 50 cactus species This second edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of the authors’ expert insights. So grab the Cacti of Arizona Field Guide for your next outing to help ensure that you positively identify the cacti you see.

Coryphantha

Coryphantha
Author: Reto Dicht
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2005-08-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540267956

This unique reference work presents the first comprehensive taxonomy of Coryphantha, with a complete key to the genus. It contains a new taxonomic classification of all 43 species and 11 subspecies, with morphological and ecological descriptions. These cacti, which grow in Mexico and southern USA, are characterized by their typical grooved tubercles and large flowers. The book is the result of many years of viewing the literature and fieldwork by the author team and their ongoing commitment to map out the nomenclature of this genus. During this process, the authors even discovered some new plants. More than 300 high-quality colour photos showing the various cacti and their habitats as well as distribution cards and illustrations explaining the morphological details complement the text. Written in an easy-to-follow style and with a chapter on cultivation conditions, the work will not only be an invaluable reference manual for taxonomists and horticulturalists but also for hobbyists and plant collectors.