Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest (A Timber Press Field Guide)

Synopsis

In Trees And Shrubs Of The Pacific Northwest, Mark Turner And Ellen Kuhlman Cover 568 Species Of Woody Plants That Can Be Found In Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, And Northern California. The Comprehensive Field Guides Features Introductory Chapters On The Native Landscape And Plant Entries That Detail The Family, Scientific And Common Name, Flowering Seasons, And Size. Each Entry Includes Color Photographs Of The Plant's Habitat And Distinguishing Characteristics And A Range Map. Trees And Shrubs Of The Pacific Northwest Is For Hikers, Nature Lovers, Plant Geeks, And Anyone Who Wants To Know More About, And Be Able To Identify, The Many Plants Of The Pacific Northwest. Preface -- Acknowledgements -- How To Use This Book -- Climate, Geography, And Plant Habitats -- Exploring For Trees And Shrubs -- Plant Families -- Conifers: Pine Family ; Cypress Family ; Yew Family -- Simple Leaves: Alternate ; Opposite ; Basal Or Whorled -- Compound Leaves: Alternate ; Opposite ; Basal -- No Leaves: Leafless Shrub ; Cactus -- About The Photographs -- Additional Photography -- Bibliography -- Conversion Table Of Metric Measurements -- Index. Mark Turner & Ellen Kuhlmann. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 428-433) And Index.