Colorado Trees & Wildflowers: An Introduction to Familiar Species

by James Kavanagh (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator)

This is the long, catalog/marketing description of the product.With its varied terrain, Colorado features six major vegetation communities: plains/grassland, foothills, montane, subalpine, alpine, and semi-desert shrubland. Across these regions, over 2,600 plant species grow, including iconic taxa like state tree Blue Spruce and state wildflower Colorado Blue Columbine. About 500 of Colorado's plants are regionally endemic or rare, making for endless intrigue for those wishing to learn Colorado's floral aspect. Plants are all around us and they often shape the character of the land, which is why so many people look to plants when striving to forge stronger relationships with landscapes. It is useful, then, to have the portable reference Colorado Trees & Wildflowers, which incudes 140 common and familiar trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. This beautifully illustrated collection includes an ecoregion map showing over 20 botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and botanists who wish to immerse themselves in Colorado's plant life and better understand the ecological roles the various plants play. Made in the USA.

Back Jacket

Colorado Trees & Wildflowers, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or taking a stroll in your neighborhood, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map identifying prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 81/4, color illustrations, map)

Author Biography

Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.