Flowers and Shrubs of the Mojave Desert

Flowers and Shrubs of the Mojave Desert
Author: Janice Emily Bowers
Publsiher: Western National Parks Association
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1999
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1877856797

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Field guide to over 120 common flowering plants of the Mojave. Includes plants found at Death Valley National Park Joshua Tree National Park, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Color photo portfolio. Includes index.

Shrubs and Trees of the Southwest Deserts

Shrubs and Trees of the Southwest Deserts
Author: Janice Emily Bowers
Publsiher: Western National Parks Association
Total Pages: 150
Release: 1993
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1877856347

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A guide to the shrubs and trees of this region. Arranged by blossom color with informative drawings.

Mojave Desert Wildflowers

Mojave Desert Wildflowers
Author: Pam Mackay
Publsiher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2013-03-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780762793884

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The Mojave Desert eco-region extends from eastern California to northwestern Arizona, southern Nevada, and southwestern Utah, and boasts plant communities as diverse as alkali sinks, dune systems, Joshua tree woodland, pinyon juniper woodland, mixed mojave scrub, and even riparian woodland. This fully updated and revised edition will be appreciated not only by amateur wildflower enthusiasts, but experts will also find the detailed photographs and charts useful in distinguishing among similar species in difficult groups. Species are arranged by color and plant family for easy identification. This guide features 300 of the common species, full-color photographs (many brand new to this edition), detailed descriptions, information on bloom season, and interesting facts about each plant.

Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers

Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers
Author: Philip A. Munz
Publsiher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2023-11-10
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780520936812

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Some of the most spectacular and famous spring wildflower displays in California occur in the state's deserts. In fact, California's deserts support a surprisingly rich diversity of plants and animals year-round, making them a rewarding destination for outdoor enthusiasts as well as professional naturalists. First published forty years ago, this popular field guide has never been superseded as a guide to the wildflowers in these botanically rich areas. Easy-to-use, portable, and comprehensive, it has now been thoroughly updated and revised throughout, making it the perfect guide to take along on excursions into the Mojave and Colorado Deserts. * Includes 220 new color photographs and 123 detailed drawings * Now identifies more than 240 wildflowers in informative, engaging species accounts * Covers such popular destinations as Death Valley, Palm Springs, and Joshua Tree National Park

Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers

Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers
Author: Philip Alexander Munz
Publsiher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN: 0520236327

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Spring in the desert provides some of the most spectacular wildflowers shows in California, making this the perfect wildflower book to pack for a day in the Mojave or Colorado Deserts.

California Desert Flowers

California Desert Flowers
Author: Sia Morhardt,Emil Morhardt
Publsiher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN: 0520240030

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A Flower watcher s Guide to Wildflowers of the Western Mojave Desert with Emphasis on Uses by Native Americans

A Flower watcher s Guide to Wildflowers of the Western Mojave Desert with Emphasis on Uses by Native Americans
Author: Milt Stark
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2000
Genre: Nature
ISBN: STANFORD:36105115157013

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Sonoran Desert Plants

Sonoran Desert Plants
Author: Raymond M. Turner,Janice Emily Bowers,Tony L. Burgess
Publsiher: University of Arizona Press
Total Pages: 523
Release: 2005-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780816525195

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The Sonoran Desert, a fragile ecosystem, is under ever-increasing pressure from a burgeoning human population. This ecological atlas of the region's plants, a greatly enlarged and full revised version of the original 1972 atlas, will be an invaluable resource for plant ecologists, botanists, geographers, and other scientists, and for all with a serious interest in living with and protecting a unique natural southwestern heritage. An encyclopedia as well as an atlas, this monumental work describes the taxonomy, geographic distribution, and ecology of 339 plants, most of them common and characteristic trees, shrubs, or succulants. Also included is valuable information on natural history and ethnobotanical, commercial, and horticultural uses of these plants. The entry for each species includes a range map, an elevational profile, and a narrative account. The authors also include an extensive bibliography, referring the reader to the latest research and numerous references of historical importance, with a glossary to aid the general reader. Sonoran Desert Plants is a monumental work, unlikely to be superseded in the next generation. As the region continues to attract more people, there will be an increasingly urgent need for basic knowledge of plant species as a guide for creative and sustainable habitation of the area. This book will stand as a landmark resource for many years to come.