Overview
Southern California Mountains Wildflowers presents 380 plant species of the diverse southern California Mountains, including dominant species and plants most likely noticed. With information about distinguishing less common species from those that are more widespread, this guide is sure to please botanists and more serious plant enthusiasts. Including many of the rare plants that make each mountain range unique, especially those endemic to the Big Bear region, a world-famous “biodiversity hotspot,” this is a must-have for any wildflower lover.Look inside to find:
- Detailed yet user-friendly descriptions and full-color photos of 380 wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and ferns
- Information on flowering season and interesting facts about each plant
- Natural history information for southern California mountains, including geography, geology, and climate
- Discussion of plant adaptations to higher elevations
- Information on conservation and threats to mountain plants
- Early botanical explorers of southern California mountains
- How native mountain plants were used by Native Americans
- Plants arranged by color and family
- A glossary of botanical terms
The book, Southern California Mountains Wildflowers (Wildflower Series) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9781493019212 in Paperback by Pam Mackay Thomas, Timothy Thomas may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
10/01/2016
ISBN-10:
149301921X
ISBN-13:
9781493019212
Pages:
336
Publisher:
Globe Pequot Publishing
