Shore Wildflowers of California, Oregon, and Washington
Shore Wildflowers of California, Oregon, and Washington

Author: Philip A. Munz

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2023-12-22

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 0520309014

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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.

Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers
Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers

Author: Philip A. Munz

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2023-11-10

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0520936817

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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 First published forty years ago, this popular field guide has never been superseded as a guide to the wildflowers in these botanically rich areas.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

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9780878423767

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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

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9780520236325

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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

Published: 1963

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780520009011

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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

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9780520236356

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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

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780762711369

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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

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780520240315

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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

Published: 2005-04-29

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 0520241991

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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.