Plants of Northern California: A Field Guide to Plants West of the Sierra Nevada (2nd Edition)

By: Eva Begley Ph.D.

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Synopsis: 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 habitatSpecies organized by color and familyPlant characteristics in easy-to-understand termsTips on how to distinguish similar-looking speciesNotes on ethnobotanical uses, history, and other interesting factsGlossary of botanical terms