Trees and Shrubs of California: Volume 62 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780520221109)

California's varied landscape is characterized by a spectacular abundance of plant life, including a magnificent variety of trees and shrubs. This is the first book to combine the trees and shrubs of California in one accessible field guide. Trees and Shrubs of California identifies and describes native California tree species and most common shrub species. The text is complemented by more than 200 beautiful line drawings, 300 range maps, and 40 color photographs.

In their introduction, the authors discuss the dominant vegetation types, climates, principal landforms, and elevations of California's ecological regions. They explain the classification system and nomenclature used in the book, which includes both scientific and common plant names and is based on the 1993 edition of The Jepson Manual. The authors also provide a step-by-step explanation of how to use the dichotomous keys to identify plants and distinguish between trees and shrubs.

This user-friendly field guide minimizes technical terms and includes a checklist, making it an invaluable resource on California's profuse vegetation.

Author: John D. Stuart, John O. Sawyer
ISBN-10: 0520221109
ISBN-13: 9780520221109
Publisher: University of California Press
Language: English
Published: 06/11/2001
Pages: 482
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 1.11d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2001 pg. 539