Trees of Western North America / Richard Spellenberg, Christopher J. Earle, and Gil Nelson ; illustrations by David More ; edited by Amy K. Hughes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Spellenberg, Richard, author.

Earle, Christopher J., author.

Nelson, Gil, author.

Contributor:

More, David, illustrator.

Hughes, Amy K., editor.

Series:

Princeton field guides.

Princeton Field Guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Trees--West (U.S.)--Identification.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (561 p.)

Edition:

Course Book

Place of Publication:

Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Covering 630 species, more than any comparable field guide, Trees of Western North America is the most comprehensive, best illustrated, and easiest-to-use book of its kind. Presenting all the native and naturalized trees of the western United States and Canada as far east as the Great Plains, the book features superior descriptions; thousands of meticulous color paintings by David More that illustrate important visual details; range maps that provide a thumbnail view of distribution for each native species; "Quick ID" summaries; a user-friendly layout; scientific and common names; the latest taxonomy; information on the most recently naturalized species; a key to leaves; and an introduction to tree identification, forest ecology, and plant classification and structure. The easy-to-read descriptions present details of size, shape, growth habit, bark, leaves, flowers, fruit, flowering and fruiting times, habitat, and range. Using a broad definition of a tree, the book covers many small, overlooked species normally thought of as shrubs, as well as treelike forms of cacti and yuccas. With its unmatched combination of breadth and depth, this is an essential guide for every tree lover. The most comprehensive, best illustrated, and easiest-to-use field guide to the trees of western North America Covers 630 species, more than any comparable guide, including all the native and naturalized trees of the United States and Canada as far east as the Great Plains Features specially commissioned artwork, detailed descriptions, range maps for native species, up-to-date taxonomy and names, and much, much more An essential guide for every tree lover

Contents:

Front matter

Contents

Introduction

The trees

Gymnosperms

Conifers

Ginkgoaceae: Ginkgo Family

Araucariaceae: Araucaria Family

Cupressaceae: Cypress Family

Pinaceae: Pine Family

Taxaceae: Yew Family

Angiosperms

Monocots

Arecaceae: Palm Family

Asparagaceae: Asparagus Family

Dicots

Adoxaceae: Moschatel Family

Anacardiaceae: Cashew Family

Apocynaceae: Oleander Family

Aquifoliaceae: Holly Family

Araliaceae: Ginseng Family

Asteraceae: Aster Family

Betulaceae: Birch Family

Bignoniaceae: Bignonia Family

Boraginaceae: Borage Family

Buddlejaceae: Buddleja Family

Burseraceae: Torchwood Family

Cactaceae: Cactus Family

Cannabaceae: Hemp Family

Celastraceae: Bittersweet Family

Cornaceae: Dogwood Family

Ebenaceae: Ebony Family

Elaeagnaceae: Oleaster Family

Ericaceae: Heath Family

Euphorbiaceae: Spurge Family

Fagaceae: Beech or Oak Family

Garryaceae: Silktassel Family

Hamamelidaceae: Witch-hazel Family

Juglandaceae: Walnut Family

Koeberliniaceae: Allthorn Family

Lauraceae: Laurel Family

Malvaceae: Mallow Family

Meliaceae: Mahogany Family

Moraceae: Mulberry Family

Myoporaceae: Myoporum Family

Myricaceae: Wax Myrtle Family

Myrtaceae: Myrtle Family

Oleaceae: Olive Family

Papaveraceae: Poppy Family

Pittosporaceae: Cheesewood Family

Platanaceae: Planetree Family

Proteaceae: Protea Family

Punicaceae: Pomegranate Family

Rhamnaceae: Buckthorn Family

Rosaceae: Rose Family

Rubiaceae: Madder Family

Rutaceae: Citrus or Rue Family

Salicaceae: Willow Family

Sapindaceae: Soapberry Family

Sapotaceae: Sapodilla Family

Simaroubaceae: Quassia Family

Solanaceae: Nightshade Family

Staphyleaceae: Bladdernut Family

Styracaceae: Storax Family

Tamaricaceae: Tamarisk Family

Ulmaceae: Elm Family

Verbenaceae: Vervain Family

Zygophyllaceae: Caltrop Family

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Glossary

index of species

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781400851850

1400851858

OCLC:

880058336