Mojave Desert Wildflowers A Field Guide to Wildflowers, Trees, and Shrubs of the Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve, Death Valley National Park, and Joshua Tree National Park

Name: Mojave Desert Wildflowers A Field Guide to Wildflowers, Trees, and Shrubs of the Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve, Death Valley National Park, and Joshua Tree National Park
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ISBN: 9780762780334

ISBN-10: 0762780339

ISBN-13: 9780762780334

Edition: 2nd

Authors: Pam MacKay

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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…

Book details

List price: $31.95
Edition: 2nd
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 3/5/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Preface


Map


Introduction


Mojave Desert Geography and Climate


Mojave Desert Topography and Geology


Mojave Desert Soils and Rock Surfaces


Past Vegetation of the Mojave


Past Human Uses of Mojave Desert Plants


Early Botanical Exploration of the Mojave Desert


Present Vegetation of the Mojave


Plant Adaptations to Desert Climate


Threats to the Mojave Desert Flora


Present Conservation and Management


How to Use This Book


How Plants Get Their Names


Blue, Purple, and Lavender Flowers


Pink, Rose, and Magenta Flowers


Red and Orange Flowers


White to Cream Flowers


Yellow Flowers


Green and Brown Flowers


Non-Flowering Plants


Glossary


Index of Synonyms


For Further Reading


Index


About the Author


About Some of the Photographers