{"product_id":"introduction-to-california-desert-wildflowers-volume-74-paperback","title":"Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers: Volume 74 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhilip A. Munz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDiane Renshaw\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eRobert Ornduff\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of the most spectacular and famous spring wildflower displays in California occur in the state's deserts. In fact, California's deserts support a surprisingly rich diversity of plants and animals year-round, making them a rewarding destination for outdoor enthusiasts as well as professional naturalists. First published forty years ago, this popular field guide has never been superseded as a guide to the wildflowers in these botanically rich areas. Easy-to-use, portable, and comprehensive, it has now been thoroughly updated and revised throughout, making it the perfect guide to take along on excursions into the Mojave and Colorado Deserts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Includes 220 new color photographs and 123 detailed drawings \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Now identifies more than 240 wildflowers in informative, engaging species accounts \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Covers such popular destinations as Death Valley, Palm Springs, and Joshua Tree National Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an historic book, popular for 40 years and many people's first introduction to the study of California desert wildflowers. The combination of both line drawings and color photographs with a popularized but accurate and informative text is as effective as ever. Everyone interested in the subject will want a copy.--Emil Morhardt, author of \u003ci\u003eCalifornia Desert Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilip A. Munz\u003c\/b\u003e (1892-1974), of the Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden, was Professor of Botany at Pomona College, serving as Dean for three years. \u003cb\u003eDiane L. Renshaw\u003c\/b\u003e is a Consulting Ecologist. \u003cb\u003ePhyllis M. Faber\u003c\/b\u003e is General Editor of the California Natural History Guides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 7.38 x 4.88 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 29, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756456182048,"sku":"9780520236325","price":44.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0edb0183b81b379ab3400f1fa72e90bc.webp?v=1780079965","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/introduction-to-california-desert-wildflowers-volume-74-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}