Flowers of the Canyon Country


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Illustrates in color one hundred species of flowering plants from the canyon country of the Four Corners region and includes information on distributional range, habitat, size, and flowering time. Although there is enough technical material to satisfy dedicated botanists, plants are arranged by color to facilitate casual identifications.




Canyon Country Wildflowers


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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 200 plants; an introduction to the habitats and ecology the Canyonlands region; a primer on plant characteristics; and a glossary of botanical terms.




Flowers of the Canyon Country


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A Naturalist's Guide to Canyon Country


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Published in cooperation with Canyonlands Natural History Association, this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated trailside reference describes more than 270 plants and animals plus geology of an area that includes nine national parks and monuments in the Southwest. A Naturalist's Guide to Canyon Country is the essential tool for exploring the northern Colorado Plateau, that vast province that encompasses eastern Utah, far western Colorado, and sections of northern Arizona and New Mexico. With this fully updated and revised guide in hand, you will gain a sympathetic understanding of the desert ecosystems that make up the region.




Naturalist's Guide to Canyon Country


Book Description

Published in cooperation with Canyonlands Natural History Association, this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated trailside reference describes more than 270 plants and animals plus geology of an area that includes nine national parks and monuments in the Southwest. A Naturalist's Guide to Canyon Country is the essential tool for exploring the northern Colorado Plateau, that vast province that encompasses eastern Utah, far western Colorado, and sections of northern Arizona and New Mexico. With this fully updated and revised guide in hand, you will gain a sympathetic understanding of the desert ecosystems that make up the region.




Grand Canyon Plants and Animals


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Thirty beautiful, accurate illustrations of the popular national park's wildlife and vegetation include ravens, coyotes, and lizards, as well as yucca blossoms and other desert plants. Informative captions accompany each drawing.




Wildflowers of Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains


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Wildflowers of Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains includes Orange County, Santa Ana Mountains, Whittier-Puente-Chino Hills, Prado Basin, Temescal Valley, Elsinore Basin, Santa Rosa Plateau, San Mateo Canyon wilderness area, and San Onofre State Beach. This publication is a novice-friendly, technically accurate guide to wildflowers of cismontane southern California. Tailored to Orange Country and adjacent portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego Counties. it will prove a useful tool to identify and learn plant families, genera, and species in the Golden State.




Field Book of Western Wild Flowers


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"Field Book of Western Wild Flowers" by J. J. Thornber, Margaret Armstrong. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.




Wildflowers of California


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In this photograph-driven field guide to California’s spectacular wildflowers, Laird R. Blackwell expertly provides several ways to find them in bloom: by month, by place, and by flower. The month-by-month descriptions—found in no other statewide guide—suggest what to see and where to go throughout the state during the blooming season. The author also supplies more than 300 locations arranged in 10 geographical regions, highlighting 67 of his favorite places with detailed driving and walking directions and difficulty, blooming times, and lists of predominant wildflowers as well as a featured flower. The guide contains more than 650 color photographs by the author, including 600 species arranged by flower, with natural history notes and places and months to find the flower in bloom. Throughout, experienced wildflower guide Blackwell shares his love of the beautiful places and flowers he has visited throughout California.




Wild Flowers of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument


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In 'Wild Flowers of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument', editors Leland F. Allen and Carl E. Jepson curate an exquisite collection that navigates the confluence of botany, ecology, and aesthetics within these emblematic landscapes. The anthology stands as a testament to the diverse flora characterizing these national treasures, while also articulating the wider significance of plant conservation and environmental stewardship. Through a blend of scientific documentation and evocative imagery, the collection presents a rich tapestry of the regions' botanical heritage, making it a standout compilation in the field of natural history. The contributing editors, with backgrounds steeped in botany and environmental science, bring forth a compilation that transcends mere cataloging to embrace the cultural, historical, and ecological narratives tied to the flora of Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Cedar Breaks. Their collective expertise enriches the anthology, aligning it with contemporary movements towards biodiversity conservation and the promotion of national parks as crucial sanctuaries for both flora and fauna. This shared vision serves to knit the collection together, offering readers a holistic appreciation of these landscapes natural beauty and ecological importance. This anthology is recommended to readers seeking to deepen their understanding of the natural world through the lens of some of Americas most revered national parks. It offers a unique amalgamation of scientific insight and visual splendor, encouraging a closer connection with natures multitude of forms and colors. For enthusiasts of botany, conservationists, and fans of natural history alike, 'Wild Flowers of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument' serves as both an educational tool and a source of inspiration, fostering greater appreciation and advocacy for preserving Earths botanical wonders.