Colorado Trees & Wildflowers: An Introduction to Familiar Species

This is the long, catalog/marketing description of the product.With its varied terrain, Colorado features six major vegetation communities: plains/grassland, foothills, montane, subalpine, alpine, and semi-desert shrubland. Across these regions, over 2,600 plant species grow, including iconic taxa like state tree Blue Spruce and state wildflower Colorado Blue Columbine. About 500 of Colorado's plants are regionally endemic or rare, making for endless intrigue for those wishing to learn Colorado's floral aspect. Plants are all around us and they often shape the character of the land, which is why so many people look to plants when striving to forge stronger relationships with landscapes. It is useful, then, to have the portable reference Colorado Trees & Wildflowers, which incudes 140 common and familiar trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. This beautifully illustrated collection includes an ecoregion map showing over 20 botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and botanists who wish to immerse themselves in Colorado's plant life and better understand the ecological roles the various plants play. Made in the USA.

Author: James Kavanagh
Publisher: Waterford Press
Published: 11/16/2017
Pages: 12
Binding Type: Other
Weight: 0.08lbs
Size: 8.22h x 4.00w x 0.11d
ISBN: 9781583551080
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.