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Mojave Desert Wildflowers: A Field Guide to Wildflowers, Trees, and Shrubs of the Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve, Death Va (Falcon Guides Wildflowers)
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About This Book
ISBN13: 9780762711628 |
Synopses & Reviews
Publisher Comments:
Mojave Desert Wildflowers is the ultimate field guide to wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of the ecoregion that extends from California to Arizona, Nevada, and Utah and includes Death Valley National Park, Mojave National Preserve, and Joshua Tree National Park. Packed with vivid color photos and informative text, this valuable reference will help you identify and appreciate the unique and varied flora of this desert ecosystem.
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 Mojave Desert; a glossary of botanical terms; a primer on plant characteristics.
Mojave Desert Wildflowers is perfect for the novice and expert botanist alike. Whether you are lucky enough to spot the stately Panamint Daisy or smell the distinctive fragrance of Grape Soda Lupine, this guide will enhance your next journey into the remarkable Mojave Desert.
Synopsis:
The Mojave Desert eco-region extends from eastern California to northwestern Arizona, southern Nevada, and southwestern Utah, and boasts plant communities as diverse as alkali sinks, dune systems, and Joshua tree woodland.This guide features 300 species, full-color photos, detailed descriptions, information on bloom season, and interesting facts about each plant.
About the Author
Pam MacKay is a professor of biology at Victor Valley Community College. She is involved in Mojave Desert conservation efforts, and has been instrumental in founding the new Mojave Desert Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, where she currently serves as Field Trip Chair. She serves as a volunteer naturalist for the Golden Trout Natural History Association.
Table of Contents
(1) Acknowledgments (2) Preface (3) Map (4) Introduction (5) Blue, Purple, and Lavender Flowers (6) Pink, Rose, and Magenta Flowers (7) Red and Orange Flowers (8) White to Cream Flowers (9) Yellow Flowers (10) Green and Brown Flowers (11) Non-Flowering Plants (12) Glossary (13) For Further Reading (14) Index (15) About the Author (16) About Some of the Photographers
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Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9780762711628
- Subtitle:
- A Field Guide to Wildflowers, Trees, and Shrubs of the Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve, Death Va
- Author:
- Author:
- Publisher:
- Falcon Press Publishing
- Location:
- Guilford, CT
- Subject:
- General
- Subject:
- California
- Subject:
- Flowers
- Subject:
- Plants
- Subject:
- Wild flowers
- Subject:
- Plants - General
- Edition Number:
- First edition
- Edition Description:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Series:
- Falcon Guides Wildflowers
- Series Volume:
- 107-201.
- Publication Date:
- May 2003
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Language:
- English
- Illustrations:
- Yes
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 9.02x5.90x.74 in. 1.55 lbs.
