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Sonoran Desert Wildflowers : A Field Guide to the Common Wildflowers of the Sonoran Desert, Including Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Saguaro National Park, Organ Pipe National Monument, Ironwood Forest National Monument, and the Sonoran Portion of Joshua

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  • ISBN13:

    9780762711369

  • ISBN10:

    0762711361

  • Format: Trade Paper
  • Copyright: 2003-01-01
  • Publisher: FalconGuides
  • Purchase Benefits
List Price: $24.95

Summary

Sonoran Wildflowers is the ultimate field guide to wildflowers of North America's most biologically diverse desert, which straddles the Gulf of California between the Baja Peninsula and northwestern Sonora and stretches north into California and Arizona. Packed with vivid color photos and informative text, this valuable reference will help you identify and appreciate the varied flora of this vast region's six different climates.This easy-to-use guide features: a tough, water-resistant cover and extra-durable binding, made to withstand vigorous field use; detailed descriptions and color photos of more than 300 plants; an introduction to the habitats and ecology of the Sonoran Desert; a primer on plant characteristics; a glossary of botanical terms.Sonoran Desert Wildflowers is perfect for the novice and expert wildflower enthusiast alike. Whether you are lucky enough to spot the inconspicuous blooms of Devil's Spineflower or the spectacular Desert Mariposa, this guide will enhance your next journey into the remarkable Sonoran Desert.

Author Biography

Las Cruces, New Mexico resident Richard Spellenberg has a doctoral degree in botany and is Professor Emeritus of Biology at New Mexico State University. He has studied plants in western North America, particularly those of the desert Southwest, contributing to technical classification works and several books on wildflowers and general ecology.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1(1)
North American Deserts
1(2)
The Sonoran Desert
3(1)
The Origin of the Sonoran Desert
4(5)
How Plants Do It on the Desert
9(3)
Keeping Cool on the Desert
12(2)
Protecting That Tasty Morsel
14(3)
From Seedling to Seed
17(1)
Adapt or Lose the Race
18(1)
You Are Invited
18(1)
How to Use This Guide
19(2)
Classifying and Naming Plants
21(1)
Examining the Plant for Identification
22(7)
Warning
29(1)
Enjoy!
29(4)
White Flowers
33(40)
Pink and Purple Flowers
73(46)
Blue Flowers
119(16)
Green Flowers
135(12)
Yellow Flowers
147(64)
Red and Orange Flowers
211(17)
Glossary 228(6)
Additional Reading 234(2)
Index 236(11)
About the Author 247

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