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Facing pages of color photographs and descriptions help tourists and naturalists identify over 500 species. They are supported with an overview of desert ecology, a simplified botanical key, an illustrated glossary of botanical terms without pronunciation guides, a short bibliography, and distribution maps. Dominant species, those that have the most impact on their environment are also marked. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR
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Desert Wildflowers of North America leads visitors and certified desert rats alike through the flora of the blooming desert. This generously illustrated full-color guide contains detailed profiles of more than 500 species of plants. The simplified botanical key and illustrated glossary ensure that even novice wildflower admirers can identify desert plants with confidence.
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Facing pages of color photographs and descriptions help tourists and naturalists identify over 500 species. They are supported with an overview of desert ecology, a simplified botanical key, an illustrated glossary of botanical terms without pronunciation guides, a short bibliography, and distribution maps. Dominant species, those that have the most impact on their environment are also marked. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.