Plants From Southern California
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Author | : Carol Bornstein |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Gardening |
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"California Native Plants for the Garden" is a comprehensive resource that features more than 500 of the best California native plants for gardening in the Mediterranean-climate areas of the world. Authored by three of the state's leading native-plant horticulturalists and illustrated with 450 color photos, this reference book also includes chapters on landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Detailed lists of recommended native plants for a variety of situations are also provided.
Author | : Susan Van Atta |
Publisher | : Gibbs Smith |
Total Pages | : 145 |
Release | : 2009-09 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 1423612388 |
Plants native to Southern California are uniquely beautiful and thrive on their own with minimal water, pruning or trimming, fertilizers, and soil amendments. This book proves that creating environmentally sensitive design does not mean putting in extraordinary effort or sacrificing beauty. Includes detailed descriptions and growing information for some of the region's most interesting, attractive plants and has easy-to-use tri-cut flip pages.
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.
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Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Endangered plants |
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Author | : Brian Coleman |
Publisher | : Gibbs Smith |
Total Pages | : 374 |
Release | : 2021-09-07 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 1423654986 |
An exclusive retreat into the verdant, lush residential gardens of the Pacific Northwest. Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest is a stunning exploration of 20 lush private gardens. These sprawling estates, small sanctuaries, and artful retreats capture the natural beauty of the verdant Pacific Northwest, each one splashed with hints of boldness, modernity, artistry, and exquisiteness. Capturing the personality of those who cultivate them, these gardens have their stories told through the words of renowned author Brian Coleman, who takes readers through the flourishing natural beauty that the northwestern coast has to offer.
Author | : California Native Plant Society. Redbud Chapter |
Publisher | : California Native Plant Society |
Total Pages | : 484 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Nature |
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"Describes and illustrates with color photos 520 species of wildflowers found in Nevada and Placer Counties, California. Also provides a physical description of the area, places to see wildflowers, Native American uses, and a complete plant checklist, which includes thirty-eight percent of the plants known to grow wild in California"--Provided by publisher.
Author | : Charles W. Kane |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013-11 |
Genre | : Food |
ISBN | : 9780977133383 |
Best serving as an introduction to the wild/non domesticated (or domesticated yet feral) edible plant life of SoCal, readers will find Southern California Food Plants to be a much needed addition to a subject that continues to grow in interest and pertinence. Inhabitants of the greater Los Angeles to San Diego metro areas, then east to Palm Springs/the California state line, whom take outer urban excursions will surely benefit most from this guide. Essentially: throw this booklet into a backpack or glove box, head for the hills, and discover what wild plants can be consumed during times of leisure or necessity.Covering 50 wild southern California food plants.Edible uses are fully explored: preparation & utilization.Range & habitat are discussed assisting in identification.County by county maps & nearly 100 color photographs.Both common & scientific names.Concise synopsis of medicinal uses.Cautions list look-alike plants & toxicity concerns.Special notes include useful extras & important tidbits.
Author | : Bob Perry |
Publisher | : Land Design Pub |
Total Pages | : 652 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780960598854 |
Author | : Clarence A. Hall Jr. |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 545 |
Release | : 2007-10-23 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0520933265 |
With its active fault systems, complex landforms, and myriad natural habitats, southern California boasts a rich and dynamic geologic environment. This abundantly illustrated volume at last provides an up-to-date, authoritative, and accessible resource for students and general readers interested in southern California's geology and native plants. Covering an extensive area, north from San Diego to Yosemite in the Sierra Nevada and east to the Mojave and Colorado deserts, its unique, comprehensive approach brings together for the first time the basic principles of geology, the story of plate tectonics, in-depth discussion of the geology of many specific locales within the region, and information on identifying southern California's native plants.
Author | : Matt Ritter |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2018-01-20 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9780999896006 |
California Plants is an essential resource for outdoor enthusiasts. With his vibrant photographs and lively writing, Matt Ritter takes the reader on a journey through the Golden State's iconic landscapes and abundant plant life. This definitive guide features more than 500 species, along with detailed descriptions, fascinating natural history stories, and handy tree and wildflower color identification charts.