Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers - Couverture souple

Munz, Philip A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0520236327 ISBN 13 : 9780520236325

Editeur : University of California Press, 2004

Synopsis

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 First published forty years ago, this popular field guide has never been superseded as a guide to the wildflowers in these botanically rich areas.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

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

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. Diane L. Renshaw is a Consulting Ecologist. Phyllis M. Faber is General Editor of the California Natural History Guides.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of California Press
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0520236327
• ISBN 13: 9780520236325
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Burroughs Carrie, Elsbernd Karen
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 248
• Éditeur: Renshaw Diane
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible