Synopses & Reviews
Plants of Arizona is the only complete guide to the rich and unique flora of the Grand Canyon State. From deserts to mountaintops, grasslands and chaparral, this handy volume enables both amateur and professional to quickly and accurately identify Arizona plants— from ferns to cacti, wildflowers to trees. • Descriptive text that includes blooming period, elevation, and habitat for more than 900 species organized by color and family
• Plant characteristics in easy-to-understand terms, not technical jargon
• Notes that include ethnobotanical uses, history, and other interesting facts
• Glossary of botanical terms
Review
“The excellent photographs and comprehensive nature of this guide fill an important niche in Arizona flora.” —Kathy Warren, former botanist at Grand Canyon National Park
“A valuable asset for the Arizona resident and visitor interested in the identification of our great variety of plants.” —Philip D. Jenkins, assistant curator, University of Arizona Arboretum
Synopsis
The only complete guide to the rich and unique flora of Arizona, featuring more than 900 full-color photographs and detailed descriptions of each plant.
About the Author
Anne Orth Epple is the author of eleven books. She and her husband, Lewis E. Epple, spent five years photographing, researching, and writing about the 900 plants in this guide. Anne is a retired flower show judge, lecturer, and award-winning flower designer.
John F. Wiens, the updater, has a BS in Agricultural Science and has worked in the botany department at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum since 1985. He has helped edit and has contributed to multiple botanical books and journals.