California Plants: A Guide to Our Iconic Flora

Matt Ritter (Author) Edmund G. Brown (Foreword by)

Description

California Plants is an essential resource for outdoor enthusiasts. With his vibrant photographs and lively writing, Matt Ritter takes the reader on a journey through the Golden State's iconic landscapes and abundant plant life. This definitive guide features more than 500 species, along with detailed descriptions, fascinating natural history stories, and handy tree and wildflower color identification charts.

Product Details

Price

$27.50 $25.58

Publisher

Pacific Street Publishing

Publish Date

January 20, 2018

Pages

320

Dimensions

5.9 X 8.9 X 0.8 inches | 1.55 pounds

Language

English

Type

Paperback

EAN/UPC

9780999896006

BISAC Categories:

American Government - State

Plants - General

Reference

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About the Author

Matt Ritter is a biology professor in California. He is the author of several books, including California Plants and the children's book Something Wonderful. He lives in San Luis Obispo, California.

Reviews

"The thrill I felt growing up among the gorgeous plants of California returned when I first opened the beautiful pages of this book--a call to love, enjoy, and preserve California's plants that will bring pleasure to anyone who picks it up."--Peter H. Raven, president emeritus, Missouri Botanical Garden

"If stories of place can be read in a land's flowers, shrubs, and trees, then this book is your guide to the history and wonder of California; a compelling invitation to celebrate and preserve its awesome diverse beauty."--Lorene Edwards Forkner, editor, Pacific Horticulture