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Designed for use by both interested laypersons and plant scientists, this book includes illustrations, descriptions, distribution maps and dichotomous keys to more than 430 native, naturalized, and cultivated trees, shrubs, and woody vines that are known to occur in New Mexico. A pictorial glossary provides much of the elementary information required to make the decisions necessary to reach the species under consideration.
Offers the most comprehensive guide to landscaping with native plants available.
This book reviews the history, current state of knowledge, and different research approaches and techniques of studies on interactions between humans and plants in an important area of agriculture and ongoing plant domestication: Mesoamerica. Leading scholars and key research groups in Mexico discuss essential topics as well as contributions from international research groups that have conducted studies on ethnobotany and domestication of plants in the region. Such a convocation will produce an interesting discussion about future investigation and conservation of regional human cultures, genetic resources, and cultural and ecological processes that are critical for global sustainability.
Mike Sullivan loves his adopted city of San Francisco, and he loves trees. In The Trees of San Francisco he has combined his passions, offering a striking and handy compendium of botanical information, historical tidbits, cultivation hints, and more. Sullivan's introduction details the history of trees in the city, a fairly recent phenomenon. The text then piques the reader's interest with discussions of 71 city trees. Each tree is illustrated with a photograph--with its common and scientific names prominently displayed--and its specific location within San Francisco, along with other sites; frequently a close-up shot of the tree is included. Sprinkled throughout are 13 sidelights relating to trees; among the topics are the city's wild parrots and the trees they love; an overview of the objectives of the Friends of the Urban Forest; and discussions about the link between Australia's trees and those in the city, such as the eucalyptus. The second part of the book gets the reader up and about, walking the city to see its trees. Full-page color maps accompany the seven detailed tours, outlining the routes; interesting factoids are interspersed throughout the directions. A two-page color map of San Francisco then highlights 25 selected neighborhoods ideal for viewing trees, leading into a checklist of the neighborhoods and their trees.
First published in 1995, this invaluable guide to the trees, shrubs, ground covers, and smaller plants that thrive in New Mexico’s many life zones and growing areas is now available in a long-awaited new edition. Landscape architect Baker H. Morrow considers the significant factors that impact planting in New Mexico—including soil conditions, altitude, drought, urban expansion, climate change, and ultraviolet radiation—to provide the tools for successful gardens and landscapes in the state. Added photographs and sketches identify the forms and uses of plants, including many new species that have become widely available in the region since the 1990s. The latest recommendations for specific cities and towns include more photos for ease of reference, and botanical names have also been updated. With ingenuity and efficient water management, Morrow demonstrates how to create landscapes that provide shade, color, oxygen, soil protection, windscreening, and outdoor enjoyment.
This is a new edition of Scurlock's 1987 book (ISBN 0-9619155-0-1) which sold out. Known by professionals & amateurs for authenticity, ease of use, & beauty. This is the definitive resource to the 160 recognized native trees & shrubs of the Keys, as well as South Florida, Cuba, the Bahamas, tropical Mexico, Central & South America. The 491 full-color, field-taken photographs of flower, fruit, & seed make plant identification easy regardless of season. THREATENED, ENDANGERED, & RARE specimens are labeled to encourage preservation. Clear description of plant habits & characteristics make it indispensable to horticulturalists & gardeners when choosing landscaping material that will thrive despite dry seasons, wet seasons, direct tropical sun, salt spray, insects, & months of neglect. Author-photographer Scurlock has developed & maintained his collection of native & exotic plants on Lower Sugarloaf Key since 1972, relying on natural rainfall & compost, using neither fertilizers nor pesticides. Photographs & descriptions appear together for convenient study. Pages are arranged alphabetically by botanical name, & indexed by both botanical & common names. A simple identification key is included. "A book that botanists can respect & nature lovers can understand." Available direct from Laurel Press, (412) 831-8485.