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Pacific Northwest Wildflowers: A Guide to Common Wildflowers of Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Western Idaho, Southeast Alaska, and British (Wildflower)

by Damian Fagan

Average based on 1 comment. Synopses & Reviews Customer Comments (1) ISBN13: 9780762735723 ISBN10: 0762735724 All Product Details

 

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For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuide® has set the standard for outdoor recreation guidebooks. Written by top outdoors experts and enthusiasts, each guide invites you to experience the endless adventure and rugged beauty of the great outdoors.

The deserts, forests, beaches, and peaks of the Pacific Northwest are home to a wide array of plant life, forming a spectacular mosaic of color and texture. Pacific Northwest Wildflowers is your comprehensive guide to the botanical treasures of this region, which extends from southeast Alaska and British Columbia to northern California and east of the Cascade Range into western Idaho.

Perfect for both novice and professional, this easy-to-use reference features:

Guaranteed binding - if this binding fails, the publisher will replace the book for free

Detailed descriptions and color photos of more than 300 species, organized by color and family

An introduction to the ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest

A primer on plant characteristics and identification

A glossary of common botanical terms

Book News Annotation:

Each plant is identified via a clear color photo, brief description, and information about bloom season, habitat, range, and special characteristics, uses, and history. Arrangement is according to color. The book has a tough, water-resistant cover and durable binding, making it practical for field use. FalconGuide is an imprint of Globe Pequot Press.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book News Annotation:

Each plant is identified via a clear color photo, brief description, and information about bloom season, habitat, range, and special characteristics, uses, and history. Arrangement is according to color. The book has a tough, water-resistant cover and durable binding, making it practical for field use. FalconGuide is an imprint of Globe Pequot Press. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

With more than 350 color photographs, detailed line drawings, and helpful, informative text, this book introduces more than 300 of the most common wildflowers of the lush Pacific Northwest region. Glossaries, a primer on plant indentification, and an introduction to the ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest are also included.

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About the Author

Damian Fagan is a botanist and naturalist who has done extensive work with the National Park Service and has been a wildlife consultant for many years. He graduated from the University of Washington and lives in Washington with his wife Raven, and daughter Luna Sierra. He is also the author of Canyon Country Wildflowers.

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The Naturalist, October 24, 2006 (view all comments by The Naturalist)
I wish I could purchase and enjoy this book, but I just can't bring myself to buy a book on local PNW flora that has a non-native plant (fox glove - from western Europe) on the cover.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780762735723

Author:

Fagan, Damian

Publisher:

Falcon Press Publishing

Subject:

Plants

Subject:

Pictorial works

Subject:

Wild flowers

Subject:

Plants - General

Subject:

Wild flowers - Nort

Subject:

Coastal plants - No

Subject:

United States / West / Pacific (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA)

Subject:

Nature Studies-Botany

Subject:

Flowers

Copyright:

2006

Edition Number:

First edition

Edition Description:

First

Series:

Wildflower Series

Publication Date:

20060731

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Language:

English

Illustrations:

350 color photographs

Pages:

240

Dimensions:

9 x 6 in

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Pacific Northwest Wildflowers: A Guide to Common Wildflowers of Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Western Idaho, Southeast Alaska, and British (Wildflower) New Trade Paper Damian Fagan

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Product details 240 pages Falcon - 2006-03-02 English 9780762735723 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Firebrand,

With more than 350 color photographs, detailed line drawings, and helpful, informative text, this book introduces more than 300 of the most common wildflowers of the lush Pacific Northwest region. Glossaries, a primer on plant indentification, and an introduction to the ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest are also included.