Colorado Flora
Colorado Flora

Author: William Alfred Weber

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 568

ISBN-13:

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Reflecting the conclusions of current taxonomic research and recognising new species found in the state, these thoroughly updated guides offer the most complete and authoritative reference to the plants of Colorado. Both volumes explain basic terminology; discuss plant geography; and describe special botanical features of the mountain ranges, basins, and plains. Interesting anecdotes and introductions are given for each plant family, and hints on recognising the largest families are provided as well. Each volume includes a complete glossary, indices to common and specific names, and hundreds of illustrations. Ideal both for the student and scientists and readers interested in Colorado's plant life.

Colorado Flora
Colorado Flora

Author: William Alfred Weber

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 9780870812149

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Reflecting the conclusions of current taxonomic research and recognizing new species found in the state, these thoroughly updated guides offer the most complete and authoritative reference to the plants of Colorado. Both volumes explain basic terminology; discuss plant geography; and describe special botanical features of the mountain ranges, basins, and plains. Interesting anecdotes and introductions are given for each plant family, and hints on recognizing the largest families are provided as well. Each volume includes a complete glossary, indices to common and specific names, and hundreds of illustrations. Ideal both for the student and scientist, Colorado Flora: Eastern and Western Slopes, Third Edition remain essential to readers interested in Colorado's plant life.

Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope
Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope

Author: Ronald C. Wittmann

Publisher: University Press of Colorado

Published: 2011-10-01

Total Pages: 610

ISBN-13: 1457111632

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[C]learly a book that every Rocky Mountain botanist should own." -Arctic and Alpine Research Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope describes the remarkable flora of the state, distinctive in its altitudinal range, numerous microhabitats, and ancient and rare plants. Together with Colorado Flora: Western Slope, Fourth Edition, these volumes are designed to educate local amateurs and professionals in the recognition of vascular plant species so that they can be better stewards of our priceless and irreplaceable biological heritage. These thoroughly revised and updated editions reflect current taxonomic knowledge. The authors describe botanical features of this unparalleled biohistorical region and its mountain ranges, basins, and plains and discuss plant geography, giving detailed notes on habitat, ecology, and range. The keys contain interesting anecdotes and introductions for each plant family. Each volume includes a background of botanical work in the state, a complete glossary, indices to common and scientific names, references and suggested readings, and hundreds of illustrations. The books also contain a new contribution from Donald R. Farrar and Steve J. Popovich on moonworts. The fourth editions of Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope and Colorado Flora: Western Slope are ideal for both student and scientist and essential for readers interested in Colorado's plant life.

Colorado Flora
Colorado Flora

Author: William A. Weber

Publisher: University Press of Colorado

Published: 2012-04-06

Total Pages: 585

ISBN-13: 1607321432

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Colorado Flora: Western Slope describes the remarkable flora of the state, distinctive in its altitudinal range, numerous microhabitats, and ancient and rare plants. Together with Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope, Fourth Edition, these volumes are designed to educate local amateurs and professionals in the recognition of vascular plant species and encourage informed stewardship of our biological heritage. These thoroughly revised and updated editions reflect current taxonomic knowledge. The authors describe botanical features of this unparalleled biohistorical region and its mountain ranges, basins, and plains and discuss plant geography, giving detailed notes on habitat, ecology, and range. The keys contain interesting anecdotes and introductions for each plant family. The book is rounded out with historical background of botanical work in the state, suggested readings, glossary, index to scientific and common names, references, and hundreds of illustrations. The books also contain a new contribution from Donald R. Farrar and Steve J. Popovich on moonworts. The fourth editions of Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope and Colorado Flora: Western Slope are ideal for both student and scientist and essential for readers interested in Colorado's plant life.

Colorado Flora
Colorado Flora

Author: William A. Weber

Publisher: University Press of Colorado

Published: 2012-04-06

Total Pages: 610

ISBN-13: 1607321408

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Illustrations and text help identify the different kinds of ferns, gymnosperms, and flowering plants located on the Eastern Slope of Colorado, from the Continental Divide to the Wyoming, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and New Mexico borders.

Techniques for Pollination Biologists
Techniques for Pollination Biologists

Author: Carol Ann Kearns

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 616

ISBN-13:

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Presents a full range of techniques--the newest and most sophisticated as well as the simple, inexpensive, and traditional ones--compiled from the published literature and from the unpublished notebooks and files of pollination biologists. Examines pitfalls and offers cautionary advice about design and implementation of various types of pollination experiments. An important compilation in a discipline fed by a variety of fields and heretofore lacking a single source "how-to" reference. Paper edition (unseen), $17.50. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Trees and Shrubs of Colorado
Trees and Shrubs of Colorado

Author: Jack L. Carter

Publisher: Jack L Carter

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13:

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This book encourages the layperson to learn more about their life zone and serves as a field guide to better appreciate the ecology, evolution, and geography of Colorado vegetation. More comprehensive than the first, this is a must for anyone interested in the diverse vegetation in Colorado.

Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope, Third Edition
Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope, Third Edition

Author: Ronald C. Wittmann

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2011-05-18

Total Pages: 810

ISBN-13: 1457109522

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Reflecting the conclusions of current taxonomic research and recognizing new species found in the state, these thoroughly updated guides offer the most complete and authoritative reference to the plants of Colorado. Both volumes explain basic terminology; discuss plant geography; and describe special botanical features of the mountain ranges, basins, and plains. Interesting anecdotes and introductions are given for each plant family, and hints on recognizing the largest families are provided as well. Each volume includes a complete glossary, indices to common and specific names, and hundreds of illustrations. Ideal both for the student and scientist, Colorado Flora: Eastern and Western Slopes, Third Edition are essential for readers interested in Colorado's plant life.