Author : Philip A. Munz
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 40,28 MB
Release : 2023-12-22
Category : 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.
Author : Sia Morhardt
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 25,74 MB
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520240032
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Author : Philip A. Munz
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 42,80 MB
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : 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 First published forty years ago, this popular field guide has never been superseded as a guide to the wildflowers in these botanically rich areas.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
Author : Ronald J. Taylor
Publisher : Mountain Press Publishing
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 49,4 MB
Release : 1998
Category : 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.
Author : Philip Alexander Munz
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 44,96 MB
Release : 2004
Category : 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.
Author : Philip Alexander Munz
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 23,83 MB
Release : 1963
Category : 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.
Author : Philip Alexander Munz
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 40,81 MB
Release : 2003
Category : 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).
Author : Richard Spellenberg
Publisher : Falcon Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,63 MB
Release : 2003
Category : 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.
Author : Phyllis M. Faber
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 14,35 MB
Release : 2005
Category : 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.
Author : Philip W. Rundel
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 10,97 MB
Release : 2005-04-29
Category : 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.
