The Jepson Desert Manual

The Jepson Desert Manual

Author: Jepson Herbarium

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2002-03-28

Total Pages: 678

ISBN-13: 9780520227750

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"This impressive, streamlined new field guide to plants of California deserts is based on The Jepson Manual and is truly a handbook to be carried in the field. It offers new introductory discussions, many new illustrations, revised user-friendly keys, updated distribution information, flowering times. . . and handsome color photos of many species. This marvelous book demonstrates that our deserts are not barren wastes but treasure houses filled with an abundance of floristic riches."—Robert Ornduff, author of Introduction to California Plant Life "This is a marvelously useful guide to the plants of California’s deserts, clearly-written and well-organized. An invaluable companion to those who delight in the unusual and beautiful plants of these scenic areas."—Peter H. Raven, Director, Missouri Botanical Garden "This much-needed volume incorporates new information about the status and range of many California desert plants. This book will facilitate access to information about our deserts, and will lead to increased respect and attention to them. We warmly welcome it."—Jake Sigg, President, California Native Plant Society


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Download or read book The Jepson Desert Manual written by Jepson Herbarium and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2002-03-28 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This impressive, streamlined new field guide to plants of California deserts is based on The Jepson Manual and is truly a handbook to be carried in the field. It offers new introductory discussions, many new illustrations, revised user-friendly keys, updated distribution information, flowering times. . . and handsome color photos of many species. This marvelous book demonstrates that our deserts are not barren wastes but treasure houses filled with an abundance of floristic riches."—Robert Ornduff, author of Introduction to California Plant Life "This is a marvelously useful guide to the plants of California’s deserts, clearly-written and well-organized. An invaluable companion to those who delight in the unusual and beautiful plants of these scenic areas."—Peter H. Raven, Director, Missouri Botanical Garden "This much-needed volume incorporates new information about the status and range of many California desert plants. This book will facilitate access to information about our deserts, and will lead to increased respect and attention to them. We warmly welcome it."—Jake Sigg, President, California Native Plant Society


The Jepson Manual

The Jepson Manual

Author: James C. Hickman

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 1450

ISBN-13: 9780520082557

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"More information is packed into one volume that will be useful to a wider audience than any other manual of this kind yet published in the history of botany."--David L. Magney, The California Native Plant Society "A single work . . . simultaneously accessible to dedicated beginners and indispensable to professional botanists. . . . For the first time in one volume a user-friendly flora of the exceedingly diverse higher plants of California."--Mildred E. Mathias, editor of Flowering Plants in the Landscape "Allows amateurs and professionals alike to easily and accurately identify plant species. . . . A product that will contribute in a major way to the preservation of California's unique floral resource. Our gratitude and congratulations for a job well done."--Phyllis Faber, Editor, Fremontia "Sets new standards for excellence . . . and picks up beautifully on the contemporary idea that botanical work should be fully accessible to the general public as well as to scientists."--Peter H. Raven, Missouri Botanical Garden "Precise and accurate, a masterpiece of clarity and succinctness."--G. Ledyard Stebbins, University of California, Davis


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Download or read book The Jepson Manual written by James C. Hickman and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 1450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "More information is packed into one volume that will be useful to a wider audience than any other manual of this kind yet published in the history of botany."--David L. Magney, The California Native Plant Society "A single work . . . simultaneously accessible to dedicated beginners and indispensable to professional botanists. . . . For the first time in one volume a user-friendly flora of the exceedingly diverse higher plants of California."--Mildred E. Mathias, editor of Flowering Plants in the Landscape "Allows amateurs and professionals alike to easily and accurately identify plant species. . . . A product that will contribute in a major way to the preservation of California's unique floral resource. Our gratitude and congratulations for a job well done."--Phyllis Faber, Editor, Fremontia "Sets new standards for excellence . . . and picks up beautifully on the contemporary idea that botanical work should be fully accessible to the general public as well as to scientists."--Peter H. Raven, Missouri Botanical Garden "Precise and accurate, a masterpiece of clarity and succinctness."--G. Ledyard Stebbins, University of California, Davis


The Digital Jepson Manual

The Digital Jepson Manual

Author: Bruce G. Baldwin

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 1595

ISBN-13:

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A Manual of the Flowering Plants of California

A Manual of the Flowering Plants of California

Author: Willis Linn Jepson

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1925

Total Pages: 1268

ISBN-13:

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Amerika, Florenwerke, Kalifornien


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Download or read book A Manual of the Flowering Plants of California written by Willis Linn Jepson and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1925 with total page 1268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amerika, Florenwerke, Kalifornien


The Tree Climber's Companion

The Tree Climber's Companion

Author: Jeff Jepson

Publisher: Drayer Fachhandel

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 0615112900

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Loaded with information and illustrations on standard and advanced climbing techniques, tools of the trade, rigging, throwline installation as well as a complete section on knots and hitches. For beginners or professional arborists.


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Download or read book The Tree Climber's Companion written by Jeff Jepson and published by Drayer Fachhandel. This book was released on 2000 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loaded with information and illustrations on standard and advanced climbing techniques, tools of the trade, rigging, throwline installation as well as a complete section on knots and hitches. For beginners or professional arborists.


A Flora of California

A Flora of California

Author: Willis Linn Jepson

Publisher:

Published: 1912

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13:

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Invasive Plants of California's Wildlands

Invasive Plants of California's Wildlands

Author: Carla C. Bossard

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 9780520225466

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"Invasive nonnative plants threaten native species with habitat loss, displacement, and severe population declines, thus seriously reducing biodiversity. Invasive Plants of California's Wildlands is a tremendous source for land managers and others who are interested in protecting the rich natural heritage of California and surrounding states."--John C. Sawhill, President and CEO, The Nature Conservancy


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Download or read book Invasive Plants of California's Wildlands written by Carla C. Bossard and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Invasive nonnative plants threaten native species with habitat loss, displacement, and severe population declines, thus seriously reducing biodiversity. Invasive Plants of California's Wildlands is a tremendous source for land managers and others who are interested in protecting the rich natural heritage of California and surrounding states."--John C. Sawhill, President and CEO, The Nature Conservancy


Trees and Shrubs of California

Trees and Shrubs of California

Author: John David Stuart

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 502

ISBN-13: 9780520221093

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"Finally a guide to the woody plants of wildland California! The easy-to-follow vegetative keys, revealing drawings, crisp color photos, and handy range maps combine to make this a beautiful, reader-friendly resource to the novice and the expert alike. Each species has a page of text, including notes on habitat, morphology, and economic importance."--Michael Barbour, editor of California's Changing Landscapes "I love this book. It is warmly welcome as a guide for California's avid public, a public that includes natural history lovers, conservationists, consultants, agencies, and public and private land managers. It is useful, useable, packed with accurate information, and cannot help but assist us in the difficult job of preserving our natural heritage."--Jake Sigg, President, California Native Plant Society


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Download or read book Trees and Shrubs of California written by John David Stuart and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Finally a guide to the woody plants of wildland California! The easy-to-follow vegetative keys, revealing drawings, crisp color photos, and handy range maps combine to make this a beautiful, reader-friendly resource to the novice and the expert alike. Each species has a page of text, including notes on habitat, morphology, and economic importance."--Michael Barbour, editor of California's Changing Landscapes "I love this book. It is warmly welcome as a guide for California's avid public, a public that includes natural history lovers, conservationists, consultants, agencies, and public and private land managers. It is useful, useable, packed with accurate information, and cannot help but assist us in the difficult job of preserving our natural heritage."--Jake Sigg, President, California Native Plant Society


A Key to Vascular Plant Species of Kern County, California

A Key to Vascular Plant Species of Kern County, California

Author: L. Maynard Moe

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 662

ISBN-13:

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Plants of the San Francisco Bay Region

Plants of the San Francisco Bay Region

Author: Linda H. Beidleman

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 582

ISBN-13: 9780520231726

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"Plants of the San Francisco Bay Region is a user-friendly guide with excellent photographs that fills an important need in the botanical community locally. A good guide for students and beginning nature lovers, though even sophisticated plant enthusiasts will consult it for its easy style and useful photos."--Frank Almeda, California Academy of Sciences


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Download or read book Plants of the San Francisco Bay Region written by Linda H. Beidleman and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Plants of the San Francisco Bay Region is a user-friendly guide with excellent photographs that fills an important need in the botanical community locally. A good guide for students and beginning nature lovers, though even sophisticated plant enthusiasts will consult it for its easy style and useful photos."--Frank Almeda, California Academy of Sciences