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.
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.
Cuprins
List of PlatesPreface
Introduction
How the Book Is Organized
Classification
Nomenclature
How to Use the Book to Identify Trees and Shrubs
California’s Forests and Woodlands
CONIFERS
Key to Genera
Descriptions of Genera and Species
BROADLEAVED TREES AND SHRUBS
Key to Groups
Key to Genera
Descriptions of Genera and Species
Appendix A: Genera Grouped by Distinctive Morphological Features
Conifers
Broadleaved Trees and Shrubs
Appendix B: Checklist of Trees and Shrubs
Gnetophytes
Conifers
Broadleaved Trees and Shrubs
Glossary
References
Index
Despre autor
John D. Stuart is Professor of Forestry at Humboldt State University. John O. Sawyer is Professor of Botany at Humboldt State University and coauthor, with T. Keeler-Wolf, of A Manual of California Vegetation (1995), among other books. Andrea J. Pickart is an ecologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Limba Engleză ● Format EPUB ● Pagini 479 ● ISBN 9780520935297 ● Mărime fișier 15.8 MB ● Editura University of California Press ● Publicat 2001 ● Ediție 1 ● Descărcabil 24 luni ● Valută EUR ● ID 5511381 ● Protecție împotriva copiilor Adobe DRM
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