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Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Alaska

by Jim Pojar and Andy MacKinnon

ISBN13: 9781551055305
ISBN10: 1551055309
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This easy-to-use field guide features 794 species of plants commonly found along the Pacific coast from Oregon to Alaska, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatic plants, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens. Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast covers the coastal region from shoreline to alpine, including the western Cascades.

Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast includes:

1100 color photographs
More than 1000 line drawings and silhouettes
Clear species descriptions and keys to groups
Descriptions of each plant's habitat and range
794 new color range maps

Rich and engaging notes on each species describe aboriginal and other local uses of plants for food, medicine and implements, along with unique characteristics of the plants and the origins of their names.

For both amateurs and professionals, this is the best, most accessible, most up-to-date guide of its kind.

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This is a revised edition of our bestselling book Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast marking the 10th anniversary of publication. This superb reference book features 794 species of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatic plants, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens found along the coast from Oregon to Alaska. Over 1000 color photos and line drawings.

About the Author

DR. Jim Pojar is executive director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society — Yukon chapter and spent 25 years as an internationally respected forest ecology research scientist with the B.C. Forest Service. He is the author of numerous books and scientific papers related to the boreal forest, aspen parklands and coastal ecosystems.

Andy MacKinnon is a professional biologist and professional forester who works as regional ecologist for coastal BC for the B.C. Ministry of Forests and Range. Andy is also adjunct professor at the School of Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University.

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: Env Sci Guy, October 2, 2011 (view all comments by Env Sci Guy)
I use this book all the time when I'm out doing field work and I stumble across something that I can't identify. Each section has its own dichotomous key, which makes identifying plants quick and easy. It also contains range maps, a glossary, color photos of the plants, and notes about the plant. This book was suggested to me by a professor, and so far, I think it was a good one.
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: Kelsey Jorgenson, November 10, 2009 (view all comments by Kelsey Jorgenson)
Good layout and lots of easy to access information. Pretty comprehensive list, good for native gardeners or to bring along on a hike.
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: k8dawg, April 5, 2008 (view all comments by k8dawg)
I got this for a friend for his work as a botanist. He says it should come with a cover for use in the field, nonetheless it is excellent. He hikes Humboldt County, CA looking for rare plants and he says it comes in handy. We would recommend this book to people living in or visiting the Pac NW Coastal areas or interested in unique and distinct plant communities. It is easy to use and it has a lot of pictures. It could also be used for someone who is studying plants as a reference manual. I went to the local store looking for it but couldn't find it, so I just bought it here at Powell's; the best book store ever.
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ISBN:: 9781551055305
Author:: Jim Pojar and Andy MacKinnon
Publisher:: Lone Pine Publishing
Author:: Pojar, Jim
Author:: MacKinnon, Andy
Subject:: Plants - General
Subject:: Nature Studies-Botany
Edition Description:: Revised
Publication Date:: 20041131
Binding:: TRADE PAPER
Language:: English
Pages:: 528
Dimensions:: 8.02x5.80x1.00 in. 1.76 lbs.

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