Common Southwestern Native Plants: An Identification Guide

by Jack L. Carter

Fully revised and expanded! Now with full color on every page and many new photographs, the new edition of this popular pictorial guide has expanded to include 128 woody plants and 39 herbaceous flowering plants common to the Southwest. Considerable attention is given to the history of botany in the region, with biographical sketches of the early botanists. Big-tree records have also been added for many of the species. This book brings together colorful photographs, exquisite line drawings, and written descriptions. Included are medicinal and traditional cultural uses, suggestions for landscaping and attracting wildlife, and Spanish common names. For those wishing to go further with plant identification, each selection has a detailed description, distribution records, and habitat information. Perfect for travelers in the Southwest, this book has broad educational value and can be enjoyed by nonspecialists and specialists alike.

Genres: Nonfiction, Plants

214 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Diana Biggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful reference book for my little area of the world - will always remember the energetic & knowledgeable Jack Carter from botany at Colorado College. He outpaced his students on every field trip, and had a running dialogue of the plants in the area. This handy book also includes some ideas about using native plants in home landscapes.