Description: The most comprehensive and user-friendly field guide to the trees of western North AmericaCovering 630 species, more than any comparable field guide, Trees of Western North America is the most comprehensive, best illustrated, and easiest-to-use book. Presenting all the native and naturalized trees of the western United States and Canada as far east as the Great Plains, the book features superior descriptions; thousands of meticulous color paintings by David More that illustrate important visual details; range maps that provide a thumbnail view of distribution for each native species; "Quick ID" summaries; a user-friendly layout; scientific and common names; the latest taxonomy; information on the most recently naturalized species; a key to leaves; and an introduction to tree identification, forest ecology, and plant classification and structure. The easy-to-read descriptions present details of size, shape, growth habit, bark, leaves, flowers, fruit, flowering and fruiting times, habitat, and range. Using a broad definition of a tree, the book covers many small, overlooked species commonly thought of as shrubs and treelike forms of cacti and yuccas. With its unmatched combination of breadth and depth, this is an essential guide for every tree lover.The most comprehensive, best illustrated, and easiest-to-use field guide to the trees of western North AmericaCovers 630 species, more than any comparable guide, including all the native and naturalized trees of the United States and Canada as far east as the Great PlainsFeatures specially commissioned artwork, detailed descriptions, range maps for native species, up-to-date taxonomy and names, and much, much moreAn essential guide for every tree lover Seller Inventory-Aurora- Box #17-001
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Restocking Fee: No
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Signed: No
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Adults
Edition: First Edition
Vintage: No
Personalize: No
Type: Picture Book
Unit Type: Unit
Personalized: No
Features: Illustrated
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Unit Quantity: 1
Book Title: Trees of Western North America
Number of Pages: 560 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication Year: 2014
Item Height: 1.4 in
Topic: Plants / Trees, Regional
Illustrator: Yes, More, David
Genre: Nature
Item Weight: 37.1 Oz
Author: Gil Nelson, Richard Spellenberg, Christopher J. Earle
Item Length: 8.2 in
Item Width: 6.4 in
Book Series: Princeton Field Guides
Format: Trade Paperback