Sierra Nevada Trees & Wildflowers - A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Montane Forest Species

Informationen zum Autor By James Kavanagh and Waterford Press - Illustrated by Raymond Leung Klappentext The longest continuous mountain chain in the US, the Sierra Nevada mountains are one of the most diverse coniferous forests on Earth. The world's largest tree, the sequoia, is one of thousands of species of plants growing in the diverse ecosystems found throughout this region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers and also includes a map featuring prominent botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA. Zusammenfassung The Sierra Nevada ecosystem ranges from scrub and chaparral plants at lower elevations, to subalpine forests and alpine meadows at the higher elevations. Sierra Nevada Trees and Wildflowers is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar trees, shrubs and wildflowers of this region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 fam

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• Authors: James Kavanagh, James/ Leung Kavanagh, KAVANAGH JAMES LEUNG RAYMOND I, Waterford Press, Waterford Press
• Assisted by: Dr. Raymond Leung (Illustration), Raymond Leung (Illustration), Leung Raymond (Illustration)
• Publisher: External catalogues_US
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2013
• EAN: 9781583557945
• ISBN: 978-1-58355-794-5
• No. of pages: 1
• Series: Pocket Naturalist Guides; Pocket Naturalist Guide; Pocket Naturalist Guides; Wildlife and Nature Identifica; Pocket Naturalist Guide Series
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Nature guide; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works