This unique reference work describes over 350 Wildflowers and flowering shrubs that grow in New Mexico s Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia, and Manzano Mountains, as well as neighboring ranges, including the Manzanita, San Pedro, Ortiz, and other lower-elevation Mountains in Central portions of the state.
Wildflower enthusiasts and hikers will welcome this useful book.".
A brief geological history and description of the ranges examines the different life zones and ecosystems and how these relate to elevation and microclimates.
The authors also include information on traditional uses of the plants by indigenous peoples and an extensive glossary and bibliography.
With more than a thousand color photographs accompanied by visual descriptions, the easy-to-use guide organizes plants first by flower color, then alphabetically by family common name, then by scientific name.
This unique reference work describes over 350 Wildflowers and flowering shrubs that grow in New Mexico s Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia, and Manzano Mountains, as well as neighboring ranges, including the Manzanita, San Pedro, Ortiz, and other lower-elevation Mountains in Central portions of the state
