Introduction to Shore Wildflowers of California, Oregon, and Washington: Volume 67

Munz, Philip A.

ISBN 10: 0520236394 / ISBN 13: 9780520236394

Published by University of California Press, 2003

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Synopsis:

The diverse coastal habitats of the spectacular Pacific Coast include sandy beaches and dunes, salt- and freshwater marshes, coastal prairies and bluffs, riparian woodlands, and coniferous forests. This guide, first published nearly forty years ago, has introduced thousands to the wildflowers and other plants that grow along the coastline. Now thoroughly updated and revised, it is the perfect field guide to pack for a day at the seashore anywhere in California or the Pacific Northwest.

* 268 species are described and illustrated by a new color photograph, a precise line drawing, or both

* Includes native and introduced species of wildflowers, common trees, and shrubs

* This new edition includes more plants, gives helpful hints for identifying species, and incorporates new taxonomic and distribution information

About the Author: Philip A. Munz (1892-1974) of the Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden was Professor of Botany at Pomona College, serving as Dean for three years. Dianne Lake is Rare Plant Committee Co-Chair and Unusual Plants Coordinator at the California Native Plant Society, East Bay Chapter. Phyllis M. Faber is General Editor of the California Natural History Guides.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Introduction to Shore Wildflowers of ...
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Follette, William; Game, John; Gaede, Peter; Burroughs, Carrie; Olowin, Ron; Elsbernd, Karen
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket