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Woody Plants of the Southwest: A Field Guide With Descriptive Text, Drawings, Range Maps, and Photographs,New
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Much more than a catalog of trees and shrubs, Woody Plants of the Southwest is an encyclopedialike discussion covering all except the herbaceous vegetation of portions of the southwestern United States and a narrow strip of adjoining Mexico. Samuel H. Lamb has not only identified hundreds of woody plants, but has arranged them by families, explained their Latin names, and has provided a brief biography of persons, primarily botanists, who have been honored by having their names included in the accepted scientific nomenclature. He has also provided one or more common names in English and Spanish. Photographs, and in some cases sketches, of portions of plants help in their recognition. Maps of southwestern states broken down by counties, are used to point out the distribution one each species, and effects of elevation are illustrated by listing the life zone in which each species is most at home. Certainly this book is a welcome addition to the botany and natural history of the southwestern United States, and is worthy of inclusion in any library. The book is a winner of the Border Regional Library Association Award for literary excellence and enrichment of the cultural heritage of the American Southwest.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Woody Plants of the Southwest'? A: 'Woody Plants of the Southwest' is primarily focused on providing an encyclopedia-like discussion of woody plants, including trees and shrubs, found in the southwestern United States and adjoining Mexico.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Woody Plants of the Southwest' is Samuel H. Lamb, who has extensively researched and identified numerous woody plants.
- Q: What additional information does the book provide about each plant? A: The book includes descriptive text, Latin names, common names in English and Spanish, as well as photographs and sketches for plant recognition.
- Q: How are the plants organized in the book? A: Plants in 'Woody Plants of the Southwest' are organized by families, making it easier for readers to understand relationships between different species.
- Q: Does the book include maps of plant distributions? A: Yes, the book features maps of southwestern states broken down by counties, indicating the distribution of each species and illustrating the effects of elevation on their habitats.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Woody Plants of the Southwest' is available as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Are there any awards associated with this book? A: Yes, the book is a winner of the Border Regional Library Association Award for its literary excellence and contribution to the cultural heritage of the American Southwest.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Woody Plants of the Southwest' consists of 180 pages, providing comprehensive coverage of its topic.
- Q: When was the book published? A: 'Woody Plants of the Southwest' was published on October 1, 2015.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in paperback, making it flexible and easy to handle.