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Introduction To The Plant Life Of Southern California: Coast To Foothills (Volume 85) (California Natural History Guides)
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Field Guides Often Provide Little Ecological Information, Or Context, For Understanding The Plants They Identify. This Book, With Its Engaging Text And Attractive Illustrations, For The First Time Provides An Ecological Framework For The Plants And Their Environments In The Coast And Foothill Regions Of Southern California, An Area That Boasts An Extremely Rich Flora. It Will Introduce A Wide Audiencefrom General Readers And Students To Natural History And Outdoor Enthusiaststo Southern California'S Plant Communities, Their Ecological Dynamics, And The Key Plants That Grow In Them.Coastal Beach And Dune Habitats, Coastal And Interior Sage Scrub, Chaparral, Woodlands, Grasslands, Riparian Woodlands, And Wetlands All Contribute Unique Plant Assemblages To Southern California. In Addition To Discussing Each Of These Areas In Depth, This Book Also Emphasizes Ecological Factors Such As Drought, Seasonal Temperatures, And Fire That Determine Which Plants Can Thrive In Each Community. It Covers Such Important Topics As Nonnative Invasive Plants And Other Issues Involved With Preserving Biodiversity In The Ecologically Rich Yet Heavily Populated And Increasingly Threatened Area. * 327 Color Photographs Provide Overviews Of Each Plant Community And Highlight Key Plant Species* Describes More Than 300 Plant Species* Covers The Counties Of Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Western Riverside, San Bernardino, And The Channel Islands* Includes A List Of Public Areas And Parks For Viewing Southern California'S Plant Communities
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Introduction to the Plant Life of Southern California'? A: The book provides an ecological framework for understanding the diverse plant communities of Southern California, emphasizing their environments and ecological dynamics.
- Q: How many plant species are described in this book? A: The book describes more than 300 plant species found in Southern California's various ecosystems.
- Q: What types of habitats are covered in this guide? A: It covers coastal beach and dune habitats, sage scrub, chaparral, woodlands, grasslands, riparian woodlands, and wetlands.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners or casual readers? A: Yes, the engaging text and attractive illustrations make it suitable for general readers, students, and outdoor enthusiasts.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features 327 color photographs that provide overviews of each plant community and highlight key plant species.
- Q: When was 'Introduction to the Plant Life of Southern California' published? A: The book was published on April 29, 2005.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Philip Rundel.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is listed as 'New' when purchased.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 316 pages.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the First Edition of the book.