Synopses & Reviews
Eco-regions ranging from coastal dunes and mountain forest provide a host of habitats for Oregon flora. And Oregon Trees and Wildflowers is the perfect nature travel companion for this state. Pocket-sized and lightweight, it will help to identify over 140 familiar species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Created and printed in the USA, this guide was updated in 2012 with a new cover design and a back panel map highlighting the state's prominent botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, it will appeal to state visitors and residents alike.
Synopsis
Eco-regions ranging from coastal dunes and mountain forest provide a host of habitats for Oregon flora. The state tree, the Douglas Fir, is one of thousands of species of plants growing in the diverse ecosystems found throughout the state. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers and also includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
Synopsis
From its lush coastal forests on the Pacific coast to its semi-deserts east of the Cascade Mountains, Oregon is covered with unique plant life. Over 4,000 species grow in the Beaver State, which has one of the highest levels of conifer diversity in the world. The ubiquitous Douglas-fir is the state tree, while the Oregon Grape is the state flower. Other stand-outs include Sitka Spruce and Sword Fern in the west and Big Sagebrush in the east. For many people, plants offer a window into the character of a landscape, so it helps to get acquainted with the most familiar species to establish a solid foundation of knowledge on which to build. You can do this with the portable reference Oregon Trees & Wildflowers, which features beautiful illustrations of 140 common trees, shrubs, and wildflowers as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 botanical sanctuaries and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and botanists who wish to forge deeper and more meaningful connections with the land through its plant life. Made in the USA.
Synopsis
Oregon Trees and Wildflowers is an accessible reference to familiar trees and wildflowers found in this state. This durable folding guide, printed on laminate material, is an essential resource for any level of nature explorer. The detailed color illustrations help to distinguish each species.
Synopsis
Accessible and compact, this pocket-sized reference details more than 140 species of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers found in Oregon and contains a map featuring prominent, state-wide botanical sanctuaries. This durable guide is ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
About the Author
Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.