Author: Gary Nakamura
Publisher: UCANR Publications
ISBN: 9781879906457
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
"This guide provides description and photographs of 149 rare or endangered plants found in 10 counties in Northern California. Each description is accompanied by a photo of the mature plant (where available), a photo of the plant in its native habitat, a line art illustration of the plant showing diagnostic features, and a map showing the quadrangles where the plant has been found."--NHBS Encironment Bookstore.
Illustrated Field Guide to Selected Rare Plants of Northern California
Author: Gary Nakamura
Publisher: UCANR Publications
ISBN: 9781879906457
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
"This guide provides description and photographs of 149 rare or endangered plants found in 10 counties in Northern California. Each description is accompanied by a photo of the mature plant (where available), a photo of the plant in its native habitat, a line art illustration of the plant showing diagnostic features, and a map showing the quadrangles where the plant has been found."--NHBS Encironment Bookstore.
Publisher: UCANR Publications
ISBN: 9781879906457
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
"This guide provides description and photographs of 149 rare or endangered plants found in 10 counties in Northern California. Each description is accompanied by a photo of the mature plant (where available), a photo of the plant in its native habitat, a line art illustration of the plant showing diagnostic features, and a map showing the quadrangles where the plant has been found."--NHBS Encironment Bookstore.
Selected Plants of Northern California and Adjacent Nevada
Author: Vernon H. Oswald
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Plants of Northern California
Author: Ph. D. Begley
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493067192
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 441
Book Description
Plants of Northern California is an informative guide to the rich and varied flora of Northern California. From lush riparian forests along the rivers and streams to oak woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, and the ephemeral pools known as vernal pools, this revised handy volume enables both amateur and professional to quickly and accurately identify more than 560 Northern Californian plants. Look Inside to FInd: Descriptive text that includes blooming period, elevation, and habitat Species organized by color and family Plant characteristics in easy-to-understand terms Tips on how to distinguish similar-looking species Notes on ethnobotanical uses, history, and other interesting facts Glossary of botanical terms
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493067192
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 441
Book Description
Plants of Northern California is an informative guide to the rich and varied flora of Northern California. From lush riparian forests along the rivers and streams to oak woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, and the ephemeral pools known as vernal pools, this revised handy volume enables both amateur and professional to quickly and accurately identify more than 560 Northern Californian plants. Look Inside to FInd: Descriptive text that includes blooming period, elevation, and habitat Species organized by color and family Plant characteristics in easy-to-understand terms Tips on how to distinguish similar-looking species Notes on ethnobotanical uses, history, and other interesting facts Glossary of botanical terms
Seashore Plants of Northern California
Author: Elmer Yale Dawson
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520003019
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520003019
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Trees and Shrubs of California
Author: John D. Stuart
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520221109
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
This accessible field guide identifies and describes native California tree species and most common shrubs in text complemented by more than 200 line drawings, 300 range maps, and 40 color photos.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520221109
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
This accessible field guide identifies and describes native California tree species and most common shrubs in text complemented by more than 200 line drawings, 300 range maps, and 40 color photos.
Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Northern California
Author: George Oxford Miller
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 1647552567
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 515
Book Description
Plan your landscape or garden with more than 100 native plants that benefit birds, bees, and butterflies in Northern California. The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Professional nature photographer and botanist George Oxford Miller provides all the information you need in this must-have guide for Northern California. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants. The book begins with an in-depth introduction to native pollinators and to birds. It’s followed by a “field guide” section to more than 100 native plants that are widely available to utilize, are easy to care for, and provide great benefit to birds, bees, and butterflies. The species are organized by level of sunlight needed and then by plant types. Each species includes full-color photographs and information about hardiness zones, what they are most likely to attract, soil requirements, light levels, and George’s notes. As an added bonus, you’ll make use of blooming charts, tips on attracting specific species, and more! Plus, the invaluable garden plans and projects show you just what to do and can be customized to suit your own specific interests. Plan, plant, and grow your beautiful garden, with native plants that benefit your favorite creatures to watch and enjoy.
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 1647552567
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 515
Book Description
Plan your landscape or garden with more than 100 native plants that benefit birds, bees, and butterflies in Northern California. The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Professional nature photographer and botanist George Oxford Miller provides all the information you need in this must-have guide for Northern California. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants. The book begins with an in-depth introduction to native pollinators and to birds. It’s followed by a “field guide” section to more than 100 native plants that are widely available to utilize, are easy to care for, and provide great benefit to birds, bees, and butterflies. The species are organized by level of sunlight needed and then by plant types. Each species includes full-color photographs and information about hardiness zones, what they are most likely to attract, soil requirements, light levels, and George’s notes. As an added bonus, you’ll make use of blooming charts, tips on attracting specific species, and more! Plus, the invaluable garden plans and projects show you just what to do and can be customized to suit your own specific interests. Plan, plant, and grow your beautiful garden, with native plants that benefit your favorite creatures to watch and enjoy.
Edible and Useful Plants of California
Author: Charlotte Bringle Clarke
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520032613
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
How to find, prepare, and cook delicious dishes from more than 200 types of wild plants - unique prize-winning recipes!
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520032613
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
How to find, prepare, and cook delicious dishes from more than 200 types of wild plants - unique prize-winning recipes!
Seashore Plants of Northern California
Author: E. Yale Dawson
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520319389
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1966. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520319389
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1966. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived
California Plants
Author: Matt Ritter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999896006
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
California Plants is an essential resource for outdoor enthusiasts. With his vibrant photographs and lively writing, Matt Ritter takes the reader on a journey through the Golden State's iconic landscapes and abundant plant life. This definitive guide features more than 500 species, along with detailed descriptions, fascinating natural history stories, and handy tree and wildflower color identification charts.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999896006
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
California Plants is an essential resource for outdoor enthusiasts. With his vibrant photographs and lively writing, Matt Ritter takes the reader on a journey through the Golden State's iconic landscapes and abundant plant life. This definitive guide features more than 500 species, along with detailed descriptions, fascinating natural history stories, and handy tree and wildflower color identification charts.
California's Wild Gardens
Author: Phyllis M. Faber
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520240315
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
One hundred top California plant biologists share their favorite wildflower spots in the state with the help of gorgeous photographs, and alert readers to the conservation status of the plants.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520240315
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
One hundred top California plant biologists share their favorite wildflower spots in the state with the help of gorgeous photographs, and alert readers to the conservation status of the plants.