Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope describes the remarkable flora of the state, distinctive in its altitudinal range, numerous microhabitats, and ancient and rare plants.
The Fourth editions of Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope and Colorado Flora: Western Slope are ideal for both student and scientist and essential for readers interested in Colorado\'s plant life..
Popovich on moonworts.
Farrar and Steve J.
The books also contain a new contribution from Donald R.
The book is rounded out with historical background of botanical work in the state, suggested readings, glossary, index to scientific and common names, references, and hundreds of illustrations.
The keys recount interesting anecdotes and introductions for each plant family.
The authors describe botanical features of this unparalleled biohistorical region and its mountain ranges, basins, and plains and discuss plant geography, giving detailed notes on habitat, ecology, and range.
These thoroughly revised and updated editions reflect current taxonomic knowledge.
Together with Colorado Flora: Western Slope, Fourth Edition , these volumes are designed to educate local amateurs and professionals in the recognition of Vascular plant species and encourage informed stewardship of our biological heritage.
Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope describes the remarkable flora of the state, distinctive in its altitudinal range, numerous microhabitats, and ancient and rare plants
