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.
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Descriptive text that includes blooming period, elevation, and habitat
Species organized by color and family
Plant characteristics in easy-to-understand terms
Tips on how to distinguish similar-looking species
Notes on ethnobotanical uses, history, and other interesting facts
Glossary of botanical terms