Author: Susan KomarekPublisher: Kivak I Press
ISBN: 9781882308064
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Flora of the San Juans
Author: Susan KomarekPublisher: Kivak I Press
ISBN: 9781882308064
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Wild Plants of the San Juan Islands, 2nd Ed.
Author: Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9781594854729
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
* The first comprehensive field guide to the San Juans * Also covers the Gulf Islands and southern Vancouver Island * Includes an annotated checklist of all vascular plants recorded for San Juan County Washington's jewel-like San Juan Islands, outdoor playground for both foot-and water-borne visitors, are also a joy and curiosity for the flower and plant lover, both amateur and professional. On these hilly, rocky islands, wild plants appear that would seem more properly to belong in the desert areas of eastern Washington, while other plants, common as grass in the western part of the state, are strangely absent from the Islands. This authoritative field guide, illustrates and describes more than 190 species of wildflowers, shrubs, trees and weeds that occur commonly throughout the Islands as well as the nearby Gulf Islands and southern Vancouver Island, Canada. The plant descriptions are divided by habitats-meadows, open rocky outcrops, woodlands, maritime, fresh water, disturbed sites, Mt. Constitution -- under which they are listed by type, then color. The text also includes information on how the climate, topography and geology of the Islands affect plant life. Of special interest to serious students is the only annotated checklist in print of all vascular plants recorded for San Juan County. San Juan visitors as well as the Islanders themselves will find that this handy, compact guide adds a new and enjoyable dimension to their walks and wanders around these delightful island retreats.
Wild Plants of the San Juan Islands
Author: Scott AtkinsonPublisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898863567
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
* The first comprehensive field guide to the San Juans * Also covers the Gulf Islands and southern Vancouver Island * Includes an annotated checklist of all vascular plants recorded for San Juan County Washington's jewel-like San Juan Islands, outdoor playground for both foot-and water-borne visitors, are also a joy and curiosity for the flower and plant lover, both amateur and professional. On these hilly, rocky islands, wild plants appear that would seem more properly to belong in the desert areas of eastern Washington, while other plants, common as grass in the western part of the state, are strangely absent from the Islands. This authoritative field guide, illustrates and describes more than 190 species of wildflowers, shrubs, trees and weeds that occur commonly throughout the Islands as well as the nearby Gulf Islands and southern Vancouver Island, Canada. The plant descriptions are divided by habitats-meadows, open rocky outcrops, woodlands, maritime, fresh water, disturbed sites, Mt. Constitution -- under which they are listed by type, then color. The text also includes information on how the climate, topography and geology of the Islands affect plant life. Of special interest to serious students is the only annotated checklist in print of all vascular plants recorded for San Juan County. San Juan visitors as well as the Islanders themselves will find that this handy, compact guide adds a new and enjoyable dimension to their walks and wanders around these delightful island retreats.
Flora of Mission San Juan Capistrano
Author: Theadore H. MortensonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Field Guide to Forest Plants of South-central Colorado
Author: David C. PowellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest plants
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Wildflowers Along the Trail
Author: Michael StubbenPublisher: MTS Nature
ISBN: 9781942485056
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Field guide of common wildflowers in the San Juan Mountains
A Collection of Plants from the High Cordilleras of Northwestern San Juan
Author: Ivan Murray JohnstonFlora and Vegetation of the Needle Mountains, San Juan Range, Southwestern Colorado
Author: Joan Michener-FootePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope, Third Edition
Author: Ronald C. WittmannPublisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1457109522
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 810
Book Description
Reflecting the conclusions of current taxonomic research and recognizing new species found in the state, these thoroughly updated guides offer the most complete and authoritative reference to the plants of Colorado. Both volumes explain basic terminology; discuss plant geography; and describe special botanical features of the mountain ranges, basins, and plains. Interesting anecdotes and introductions are given for each plant family, and hints on recognizing the largest families are provided as well. Each volume includes a complete glossary, indices to common and specific names, and hundreds of illustrations. Ideal both for the student and scientist, Colorado Flora: Eastern and Western Slopes, Third Edition are essential for readers interested in Colorado's plant life.
Colorado Flora: Western Slope
Author: Ronald C. WittmannPublisher: University Press of Colorado
ISBN: 1457111640
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 585
Book Description
[C]learly a book that every Rocky Mountain botanist should own." -Arctic and Alpine Research Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope describes the remarkable flora of the state, distinctive in its altitudinal range, numerous microhabitats, and ancient and rare plants. Together with Colorado Flora: Western Slope, Fourth Edition, these volumes are designed to educate local amateurs and professionals in the recognition of vascular plant species so that they can be better stewards of our priceless and irreplaceable biological heritage. These thoroughly revised and updated editions reflect current taxonomic knowledge. The authors describe botanical features of this unparalleled biohistorical region and its mountain ranges, basins, and plains and discuss plant geography, giving detailed notes on habitat, ecology, and range. The keys contain interesting anecdotes and introductions for each plant family. Each volume includes a background of botanical work in the state, a complete glossary, indices to common and scientific names, references and suggested readings, and hundreds of illustrations. The books also contain a new contribution from Donald R. Farrar and Steve J. Popovich on moonworts. The fourth editions of Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope and Colorado Flora: Western Slope are ideal for both student and scientist and essential for readers interested in Colorado's plant life.