Illustrated Book of Trees: The Comprehensive Field Guide to More than 250 Trees of Eastern North America
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (661 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0811728110 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 720 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Most thorough of the three books I bought." according to E. Grubbs. This is really a review of three books simultaneously, because I bought them all at the same time. I couldn't figure out which one to get, because they all had good reviews, but they have very different features.1. Tree Finder: A Manual for the Identification of Trees by Their Leaves (Nature Study Guides)~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pros: * Most thorough of the three books I bought. E. Grubbs This is really a review of three books simultaneously, because I bought them all at the same time. I couldn't figure out which one to get, because they all had good reviews, but they have very different features.1. Tree Finder: A Manual for the Identification of Trees by Their Leaves (Nature Study Guides)~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pros: * 4"x6" 62 page pamphlet easily fits in a pocket. * It is organized like a cho. "x6" 62 page pamphlet easily fits in a pocket. * It is organized like a cho. Its a book that identifies trees and gives you good information on them Joe Trees. Its a book that identifies trees and gives you good information on them. Buy it if you want to identify trees.. Best Guide on the East Coast Naturalist This is by far the best field guide I have ever used for identifying woody plants on the East Coast. I've been using it for an state park internship, and have identified almost ever species in the park. The dichotomous key is easy to use, very complete, and certainly beats flipping through page after page comparing photographs to the tree in front of you. The line drawings are more user-friendly than
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. About the Author Kartesz is a professor of botany and the founder/director of the Biota of North America Program at the Univ.
Written in a straightforward, nonscientific language for beginning botanists of any age. Now available in a completely updated edition, this book includes recently introduced species and incorporates changes in taxonomy, nomenclature, and geographic range, with distinguishing characteristics and similar-species comparisons for quick and accurate identification. A glossary of terms & a complete index are included.Completely revised and updated More than 30 new species described and illustrated. Readers will be able to easily identify a species by observing the leaves, flowers, and fruits of a tree in summer or its twigs, buds, and bark in winter. W
. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Kartesz is a professor of botany and the founder/director of the Biota of North America Program at the Univ