Shore Wildflowers of California, Oregon, and Washington

Shore Wildflowers of California, Oregon, and Washington
Author: Philip A. Munz
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2023-12-22
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520309014

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1964.

California Desert Flowers

California Desert Flowers
Author: Sia Morhardt
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780520240032

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Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers

Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers
Author: Philip A. Munz
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2023-11-10
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520936817

Some of the most spectacular and famous spring wildflower displays in California occur in the state's deserts. In fact, California's deserts support a surprisingly rich diversity of plants and animals year-round, making them a rewarding destination for outdoor enthusiasts as well as professional naturalists. First published forty years ago, this popular field guide has never been superseded as a guide to the wildflowers in these botanically rich areas. Easy-to-use, portable, and comprehensive, it has now been thoroughly updated and revised throughout, making it the perfect guide to take along on excursions into the Mojave and Colorado Deserts. * Includes 220 new color photographs and 123 detailed drawings * Now identifies more than 240 wildflowers in informative, engaging species accounts * Covers such popular destinations as Death Valley, Palm Springs, and Joshua Tree National Park

Desert Wildflowers of North America

Desert Wildflowers of North America
Author: Ronald J. Taylor
Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing
Total Pages: 364
Release: 1998
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780878423767

Desert Wildflowers of North America leads visitors and certified desert rats alike through the flora of the blooming desert. This illustrated full-color guide contains profiles of more than 500 species of plants. The simplified botanical key and illustrated glossary help even novice wildflower admirers to identify desert plants with confidence.

Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers

Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers
Author: Philip Alexander Munz
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780520236325

Spring in the desert provides some of the most spectacular wildflowers shows in California, making this the perfect wildflower book to pack for a day in the Mojave or Colorado Deserts.

California Mountain Wildflowers

California Mountain Wildflowers
Author: Philip Alexander Munz
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1963
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780520009011

This book is an attempt to present to the general reader who is not trained in taxonomic botany, but who is interested in nature and in his surroundings, some of the wildflowers of the California mountains in such a way that they can be identified without technical knowledge.

Introduction to California Mountain Wildflowers

Introduction to California Mountain Wildflowers
Author: Philip Alexander Munz
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2003
Genre: Mountain plants
ISBN: 9780520236356

The perfect wildflower book to pack for a day in the Coast Ranges, the Sierra Nevada, and the southern end of the Cascade Range (including Lassen Peak and Mount Shasta).

Sonoran Desert Wildflowers

Sonoran Desert Wildflowers
Author: Richard Spellenberg
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Wild flowers
ISBN: 9780762711369

Sonoran Wildflowers is the ultimate field guide to wildflowers of North America's most biologically diverse desert, which straddles the Gulf of California between the Baja Peninsula and northwestern Sonora and stretches north into California and Arizona. Packed with vivid color photos and informative text, this valuable reference will help you identify and appreciate the varied flora of this vast region's six different climates. This easy-to-use guide features: a tough, water-resistant cover and extra-durable binding, made to withstand vigorous field use; detailed descriptions and color photos of more than 300 plants; an introduction to the habitats and ecology of the Sonoran Desert; a primer on plant characteristics; a glossary of botanical terms. Sonoran Desert Wildflowers is perfect for the novice and expert wildflower enthusiast alike. Whether you are lucky enough to spot the inconspicuous blooms of Devil's Spineflower or the spectacular Desert Mariposa, this guide will enhance your next journey into the remarkable Sonoran Desert.

California's Wild Gardens

California's Wild Gardens
Author: Phyllis M. Faber
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2005
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780520240315

One hundred top California plant biologists share their favorite wildflower spots in the state with the help of gorgeous photographs, and alert readers to the conservation status of the plants.

Introduction to the Plant Life of Southern California

Introduction to the Plant Life of Southern California
Author: Philip W. Rundel
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2005-04-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 0520241991

Rundel introduces readers to the plant communities of the Southern California coastal areas and foothills, including color photos of 250 species and additional color habitat photos.