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FOREST TREES OF ILLINOIS
THE 10TH EDITION HAS A DURABLE,WATERPROOF COVER,AND NEW ILLUSTRATIONS,VERY GOOD BOOK,340 PAGES.
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Published January 1, 2009
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July 14, 2021
An essential guide for the Illinois naturalist but also useful for our neighboring states.
The glossary and each individual tree species are illustrated. For example, on p. 7, professor Mohlenbrock illustrates the difference between obvate, ovate, and oblanceoblate. This is important because in each tree description, he assumes you know (or at least look up) the terminology. The 2nd section of the book is a tree identification key, followed by the 3rd and main section which contains the actual, 'trees of Illinois'. In the individual description, the counties where the species is located is denoted by a dot in a map of each county where the tree is present.
As an example, on pp. 98-101, he covers 2 species, the 'Common Catalpa' and the 'Catalpa'. All tree descriptions contain the following sub headings: "Other Names; Growth Form; Bark; Twigs; Buds; Leaves; Flower; Fruit; Wood; Uses; Habitat; Range; & Distinguishing Features"
Under the 'Distinguishing Features' section for Common Catalpa, he states: "The leaves of this species, when crushed, give off a very unpleasant aroma." Whereas for the Catalpa on the following page, he writes: "The two Catalpas of Illinois are hard to tell apart. This one usually has deeply furrowed bark; shorter clusters of flowers merely lined with purple rather than spotted and leaves which are not unpleasantly scented when crushed."
Each tree description is typically limited to a single page.
Finally, the illustrations, while in black and white, are excellent. This books is published by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and is in the 8th edition as of 1996. (My copy.) A quality tree reference guide for Illinois and surrounding states.
The glossary and each individual tree species are illustrated. For example, on p. 7, professor Mohlenbrock illustrates the difference between obvate, ovate, and oblanceoblate. This is important because in each tree description, he assumes you know (or at least look up) the terminology. The 2nd section of the book is a tree identification key, followed by the 3rd and main section which contains the actual, 'trees of Illinois'. In the individual description, the counties where the species is located is denoted by a dot in a map of each county where the tree is present.
As an example, on pp. 98-101, he covers 2 species, the 'Common Catalpa' and the 'Catalpa'. All tree descriptions contain the following sub headings: "Other Names; Growth Form; Bark; Twigs; Buds; Leaves; Flower; Fruit; Wood; Uses; Habitat; Range; & Distinguishing Features"
Under the 'Distinguishing Features' section for Common Catalpa, he states: "The leaves of this species, when crushed, give off a very unpleasant aroma." Whereas for the Catalpa on the following page, he writes: "The two Catalpas of Illinois are hard to tell apart. This one usually has deeply furrowed bark; shorter clusters of flowers merely lined with purple rather than spotted and leaves which are not unpleasantly scented when crushed."
Each tree description is typically limited to a single page.
Finally, the illustrations, while in black and white, are excellent. This books is published by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and is in the 8th edition as of 1996. (My copy.) A quality tree reference guide for Illinois and surrounding states.
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