Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast : Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska / compiled and edited by Jim Pojar and Andy MacKinnon, B.C. Forest Service, Research Program.
"This classic, bestselling field guide features 794 species of plants commonly found along the Pacific coast from Oregon to Alaska, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatic plants, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens. Areas covered are the coastal region from shoreline to alpine, including the western Cascades--from tide pools to rain forests and meadows. Included in this massive, indispensable guide are 1100 color photographs; more than 1000 line drawings and silhouettes; clear species descriptions and keys to groups; descriptions of each plant's habitat and range; 794 range maps in color; indexes, glossary, and bibliography. Rich and engaging notes on each species describe aboriginal and other local uses of plants for food, medicine and implements, along with unique characteristics of the plants and the origins of their names.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781772130089
- ISBN: 1772130087
- Physical Description: 528 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm
- Edition: New edition.
- Publisher: Vancouver, British Columbia : Partners Publishing : [2016]
- Copyright: ©2014
Content descriptions
General Note: | Originally published: Vancouver: Lone Pine Publishing, 1994. Published also as: Plants of coastal British Columbia. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Genre: | Field guides. |
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