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Wildflowers Of The Northern And Central Mountains Of New Mexico
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Book Synopsis Wildflowers of the Northern and Central Mountains of New Mexico by : Larry J. Littlefield
Download or read book Wildflowers of the Northern and Central Mountains of New Mexico written by Larry J. Littlefield and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique reference work describes over 350 wildflowers and flowering shrubs that grow in New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia, and Manzano Mountains, as well as neighboring ranges, including the Manzanita, San Pedro, Ortiz, and other lower-elevation mountains in central portions of the state. With more than a thousand color photographs accompanied by visual descriptions, the easy-to-use guide organizes plants first by flower color, then alphabetically by family common name, then by scientific name. The authors also include information on traditional uses of the plants by indigenous peoples and an extensive glossary and bibliography. A brief geological history and description of the ranges examines the different life zones and ecosystems and how these relate to elevation and microclimates. Wildflower enthusiasts and hikers will welcome this useful book.
Book Synopsis Wildflowers of the Northern and Central Mountains of New Mexico by : Larry J. Littlefield
Download or read book Wildflowers of the Northern and Central Mountains of New Mexico written by Larry J. Littlefield and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Land of Enchantment Wildflowers by : Willa F. Finley
Download or read book Land of Enchantment Wildflowers written by Willa F. Finley and published by Grover E. Murray Studies in th. This book was released on 2013 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Mexico is home to about 4,000 species of plants that inhabit the varied ecosystems found at the intersection of the Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains, and the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts. Willa Finley and LaShara Nieland, authors of a previous field guide of Texas plants, Lone Star Wildflowers, traveled throughout New Mexico and photographed approximately 200 commonly encountered plants in all stages of growth from spring through fall. They also visited with Native Americans to learn the extensive practical ways in which they and their ancestors have used the flora. The research is presented in a colorful, well-organized format, using easily understood language appealing to wildflower enthusiasts of all levels of experience. Land of Enchantment Wildflowers features -Easy-to-use format with plants grouped according to flower color, indicated by color bars along the page edges. -456 full-color photos, all taken by the authors, including flowers, leaves and seedpods. -Origins of common and scientific names. -Historical and modern uses of plants for food, medicine, and other applications, along with archaeological findings. -Information about toxins and commercially valuable chemical compounds. -Interactions with wildlife and livestock, both positive and negative. -Landscaping uses, noting growth requirements, as well as deer resistance. -Over 100 butterfly and moth species identified, with description of their interaction with specific plants.
Book Synopsis Mountain Wildflowers of the Southern Rockies by : Carolyn Dodson
Download or read book Mountain Wildflowers of the Southern Rockies written by Carolyn Dodson and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than a field guide, this work offers cultural and botanical essays that present useful and fascinating facts about 75 species of wildflowers, including strategies for survival, plant evolution, origins of common and scientific plant names, family characteristics, and their roles in human history.
Book Synopsis Wildflowers of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains of Central New Mexico by : Larry Littlefield
Download or read book Wildflowers of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains of Central New Mexico written by Larry Littlefield and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a beautifully illustrated wildflower book for nonprofessionals, focused on the mountains of central New Mexico, including 715 color photographs of different organs and developmental stages of 201 common species occurring at approximately 6,000-11,000 feet elevation. Plant descriptions include their typical habitats, blooming period, floral and vegetative characteristics, uses by southwestern Native American tribes, the plant’s common and scientific names and plant family. Plants are divided first by flower color, then by family common name, then by scientific name.
Book Synopsis Field Book of Western Wild Flowers by : Margaret Armstrong
Download or read book Field Book of Western Wild Flowers written by Margaret Armstrong and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-12-02 with total page 731 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Field Book of Western Wild Flowers" by J. J. Thornber, Margaret Armstrong. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Book Synopsis The Mountains of New Mexico by : Robert Julyan
Download or read book The Mountains of New Mexico written by Robert Julyan and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to New Mexico's mountains provides information such as location, elevation and relief, ecosystems, archaeology, Native American presence, mining history, ghost towns, recreation, geology, ecology, and plants and animals.
Book Synopsis Best Wildflower Hikes New Mexico by : Christina M. Selby
Download or read book Best Wildflower Hikes New Mexico written by Christina M. Selby and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Wildflower Hikes New Mexico is the ultimate guide to the greatest nature adventures in the Land of Enchantment. Wildflower descriptions and full-color photography throughout complement detailed hiking profiles and maps to over forty scenic routes. Written by naturalist and outdoor writer Christina Selby, Best Wildflower Hikes New Mexico introduces readers to the spectacular beauty of the American Southwest.
Book Synopsis Field Guide to the Trees of the Gila Region of New Mexico by : Richard Stephen Felger
Download or read book Field Guide to the Trees of the Gila Region of New Mexico written by Richard Stephen Felger and published by University of New Mexico Press. This book was released on 2021-03-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Field Guide to the Trees of the Gila Region of New Mexico is the definitive guide for field botanists, researchers, students, and avid nature lovers who wish to explore the natural history of native and introduced tree species across the Gila. The book documents over seventy-five tree species in the first wilderness area in the United States—and the largest in New Mexico—known for its wildness, remoteness, and significant recreation opportunities. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, the authors feature detailed individual species accounts and special ecological and ethnobotanical information, providing full dichotomous keys to the families, genera, and species of all trees in the region. Color photographs of the species provide diagnostic clarity for easy identification, showing the whole tree, trunk, and foliage as well as macro photos of the flowers, fruits, or cones and other significant features. This comprehensive and user-friendly guide will be welcomed by residents and visitors studying and discovering the diverse trees of the Gila Region.
Book Synopsis Field Guide to Forest Plants of South-central Colorado by : David C. Powell
Download or read book Field Guide to Forest Plants of South-central Colorado written by David C. Powell and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Intermountain Range Plant Names and Symbols by : A. Perry Plummer
Download or read book Intermountain Range Plant Names and Symbols written by A. Perry Plummer and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised alphabetical list of botanical and common names of vascular plants that primarily grow on wildlands of the Intermountain region and adjacent areas has been assembled for use in quickly recording occurrence of plants in the field and for rapid machine processing of field data. Included are plants found in Utah, Nevada, southern Idaho, and Wyoming, and most Montana species.
Book Synopsis Wildflowers of Nevada and Placer Counties, California by : California Native Plant Society. Redbud Chapter
Download or read book Wildflowers of Nevada and Placer Counties, California written by California Native Plant Society. Redbud Chapter and published by California Native Plant Society. This book was released on 2007 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes and illustrates with color photos 520 species of wildflowers found in Nevada and Placer Counties, California. Also provides a physical description of the area, places to see wildflowers, Native American uses, and a complete plant checklist, which includes thirty-eight percent of the plants known to grow wild in California"--Provided by publisher.
Book Synopsis Sandia Mountain Hiking Guide by : Mike Coltrin
Download or read book Sandia Mountain Hiking Guide written by Mike Coltrin and published by University of New Mexico Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2020 New Mexico-Arizona Book Award for Sports/Recreation This classic hiking guide to Albuquerque's Sandia Mountain is completely updated with color photographs, up-to-date trail descriptions, detailed maps, additional GPS data, and modified difficulty ratings for many of the featured hikes. This expanded edition also includes seven new trail descriptions, two dozen "Family Friendly" outings for hikers of all ages and abilities, and insightful "Safety First" considerations for moderate-to-difficult trails. The beautiful hikes described here, including round-trip distances, total about three hundred miles. Individual entries detail the length, elevation gain, and degree of difficulty for each trail. The author also provides detailed directions to trailheads and describes the trail terrain, scenic viewpoints, vegetation, and neighboring trails. Twenty-six contour maps of the trails throughout the Sandias are included in the interior. Additionally, a stand-alone, water-resistant, color map of the mountain trail system has been updated to accompany the hiking guide.
Book Synopsis Central New Mexico Gardens by : Carolyn Dodson
Download or read book Central New Mexico Gardens written by Carolyn Dodson and published by . This book was released on 2005-01 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This booklet features color photos and descriptions of ninety-four beautiful native trees, shrubs, vines, cacti, grasses, and flowers suitable for landscaping in the areas surrounding Albuquerque. A map on the back divides the region into four gardening zones. Irrigation instructions and guidelines are designed to help gardeners in this arid region to plant a healthy and colorful garden that can be maintained with minimum watering.
Book Synopsis Guide to the Plants of Arizona's White Mountains by : George C. West
Download or read book Guide to the Plants of Arizona's White Mountains written by George C. West and published by University of New Mexico Press. This book was released on 2019-09-15 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George C. West provides a simple and quick guide written especially for amateur plant lovers, nature enthusiasts, interested hikers, tourists, and botanists who want to learn more about the plants of the White Mountains in east-central Arizona. The book is neatly organized into three parts, which include woody trees; all other annual, biennial, and perennial flowers, shrubs, and vines; and ferns. This useful guide is written in accessible language that makes it easy to identify over five hundred plant species found in the region. More than a thousand incredible color photographs of flowers, leaves, and other features provide nuanced detail that helps the reader differentiate various species of flowering plants, trees, and ferns. Guide to the Plants of Arizona’s White Mountains is a must-have reference for all outdoor enthusiasts exploring this popular region of the Southwest.
Book Synopsis A Guide to Plants of the Northern Chihuahuan Desert by : Carolyn Dodson
Download or read book A Guide to Plants of the Northern Chihuahuan Desert written by Carolyn Dodson and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chihuahuan desert is the second largest in North America and its northern, or United States, portion occupies southeastern Arizona, southern New Mexico, and Texas west of the Pecos River. Hot, dry, and windy, the desert is home to a unique community of plants that have adapted to its harsh environment. Visitors to the area will find this volume a practical identification guide, offering descriptions of seventy-five representative species of northern Chihuahuan Desert plants. Each illustrated profile includes the plant’s common and Latin name and a brief description, as well as its role in human history, its relationship to the surrounding flora and fauna, medicinal uses, nutritional value, habitat, toxicity, and other interesting facts.
Book Synopsis 60 Short Hikes in the Sandia Foothills by : Tamara Massong
Download or read book 60 Short Hikes in the Sandia Foothills written by Tamara Massong and published by University of New Mexico Press. This book was released on 2018-04-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hiking trails in the Sandia Mountains are one of the great assets of Albuquerque, for residents and visitors alike. This book will help more people take advantage of these beautiful places to walk, most of them hitherto unmapped. It introduces sixty short hikes in the public lands on the eastern edge of the city. Some of the hikes are in the foothills and some are in the lower slopes of the mountains. Most are less than four miles long, and all are easy to access. They range in difficulty from easy to very hard. Included are useful tips for how to reach the trails, where to park, and how to stay safe and avoid trespassing on private property. Each hike also features downloadable digital route data that can be easily used with smartphones or GPS units.
