Author : Gerald Weland
Publisher : American Traveler Press
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 19,88 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781558381339
Because of its diverse environments, California has a very wide variety of plants and flowers. Where to find them, what to look for, and excellent photographs help the reader find great beauty throughout the state.
Author : Laird Blackwell
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 589 pages
File Size : 16,71 MB
Release : 2012-05-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520951476
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.
Author : Quick Reference Publishing
Publisher : Quick Reference Pub Incorporated
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 16,32 MB
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781936913800
Wildflowers of Southern California: People exploring nature in Southern California can use this handy photographic field guide to identify common native wildflower species. The flowers in the guide are grouped by color to make identification as easy as possible, and the accompanying text indicates size, bloom period, and other characteristics of each plant. The guide's six double-sided panels fold up into a packet narrow enough to fit in a back pocket yet sturdy enough to stand up under repeated use. Lamination has also made the guide waterproof. The plants identified in Southern California Wildflowers grow in a large area that includes the valleys, coastal mountains, and coastal plains of Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Orange and Ventura Counties and many other nearby places.
Author : Philip A. Munz
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 29,61 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 : Kevin Connelly
Publisher : Theodore Payne Foundation for
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 45,68 MB
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Wild flower gardening
ISBN : 9780962778100
Author : Phoebe Watts
Publisher : Nature Study Guild Publishers
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 22,8 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Wild flowers
ISBN : 9780912550251
A new, updated edition of the classic key to identifying wildflowers that grow in the range of the Coast Redwood tree, Sequoia sempervirens, along the coastal fog belt of California. Organized as a dichotomous key, leading the user first to flower families and then to the species. Includes flowers of sunny openings, fields, and streamsides, as well as flowers of the forest floor. Heavily illustrated with line drawings that clearly show important plant features. The key format encourages users to look closely at plant structures, leads to accurate identification, and is fun to use. Names and flower families have been updated to conform to the latest edition of the Jepson Manual.
Author : Philip Alexander Munz
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 10,18 MB
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520236349
The perfect wildflower identification guide for a walk in the foothills and valleys or near the coast. An excellent companion to Munz's wildflower books for the mountains, shore, and desert.
Author : Philip A. Munz
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 36,74 MB
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520936825
In the spring, California's rolling hills, green valleys, and coastal slopes are colored with wildflowers treasured by both residents and visitors to the state. First published more than forty years ago, this popular guidebook has helped thousands of amateur and intermediate wildflower enthusiasts learn the names of the flowers located in some of the state's loveliest and most accessible areas—from below the yellow pine belt in the Sierra Nevada westward to the coast. Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, it is now easier to use and more accurate—the perfect guide to take along on outdoor excursions in California and surrounding regions. * Includes 244 new color photographs and 102 detailed drawings * Now describes more than 400 wildflowers emphasizing the species most likely to be encountered in the state today * Plant descriptions now include more detail, helpful identifying tips, and locales where flowers are likely to be seen
Author : Pam Mackay Thomas
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 32,77 MB
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1493019228
Southern California Mountains Wildflowers presents 380 plant species of the diverse southern California Mountains, including dominant species and plants most likely noticed. With information about distinguishing less common species from those that are more widespread, this guide is sure to please botanists and more serious plant enthusiasts. Including many of the rare plants that make each mountain range unique, especially those endemic to the Big Bear region, a world-famous “biodiversity hotspot,” this is a must-have for any wildflower lover. Look inside to find: Detailed yet user-friendly descriptions and full-color photos of 380 wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and ferns Information on flowering season and interesting facts about each plant Natural history information for southern California mountains, including geography, geology, and climate Discussion of plant adaptations to higher elevations Information on conservation and threats to mountain plants Early botanical explorers of southern California mountains How native mountain plants were used by Native Americans Plants arranged by color and family A glossary of botanical terms
Author : California Native Plant Society
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 2160 pages
File Size : 18,30 MB
Release : 2024-05-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1643263862
Experience the vibrant diversity of West Coast Wildflowers with this amazing, informative guide to more than 1,200 plant species. Wildflowers of California is a comprehensive field guide for anyone wishing to learn about the amazingly diverse wildflowers of the region. Organized by flower color and shape, and including a range map for each flower described, the guide is as user-friendly as it is informative. This must-have book is perfect for hikers, naturalists, and native plant enthusiasts. Describes and illustrates 1200 commonly encountered species Includes perennials, annuals, and shrubs, both native and nonnative Thousands of superb color photographs and range maps User-friendly organization by flower color and shape
