Wildflowers of Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains
Wildflowers of Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains

Author: Robert L. Allen

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9780984000715

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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.

California Spring Wildflowers
California Spring Wildflowers

Author: Philip A. Munz

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2023-12-22

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 0520318838

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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 1961. 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

Afoot & Afield: Orange County
Afoot & Afield: Orange County

Author: Jerry Schad

Publisher: Wilderness Press

Published: 2014-12-22

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0899977588

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This completely updated and expanded new edition in the Afoot and Afield series is the classic guide to the hiking opportunities throughout Southern California's Orange County. Featuring more than 100 trips from serene summits to sparkling beaches, Afoot and Afield Orange County covers the Laguna Coast, Newport Beach, Crystal Cove State Park, the Chino Hills, Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, the Santa Ana Mountains, and more. Trips ranging from short strolls to rigorous daylong treks are all within a short car trip of the Southland's cities. Every trip was re-hiked by coauthor David Money Harris for this updated edition.

Southern California Mountains Wildflowers
Southern California Mountains Wildflowers

Author: Pam Mackay Thomas

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-10-01

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1493019228

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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

Kalmia
Kalmia

Author: Richard A. Jaynes

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2009-07-24

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781604691221

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This definitive study by the preeminent breeder of kalmias includes recent introductions of these beautiful shrubs. It includes all seven species of Kalmia and nearly 80 recognized cultivars.

Wildflowers of California
Wildflowers of California

Author: California Native Plant Society

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2024-05-14

Total Pages: 2160

ISBN-13: 1643263862

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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

Introduction to California Mountain Wildflowers
Introduction to California Mountain Wildflowers

Author: Philip A. Munz

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2003-05-08

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 0520236378

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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).

Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Orange County (Explorer's 50 Hikes)
Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Orange County (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

Author: Karin Klein

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2010-10-04

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1581578598

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A hike for every interest and ability! This brand-new entry in the popular Explorer's 50 Hikes series covers the most interesting hiking trails in Orange County, California, providing diverse hikes in a variety of wilderness environments: from a short walk along a concrete channel to see endangered green sea turtles to more challenging hikes to find tide pools, waterfalls, and the treasures of the county’s private nature preserves. Each hike provides detailed directions and maps and offers a unique perspective on its environs—whether hot springs, earthquake faults, or vibrant wildflower displays—giving as close an experience as possible to hiking with a live guide. Several area hikes are available only in this book, making it a must-have for your California sojourn.

Wildflowers of Southern California
Wildflowers of Southern California

Author: Quick Reference Publishing

Publisher: Quick Reference Pub Incorporated

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13: 9781936913800

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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.