Trees and Shrubs of California

California&apos;s varied landscape is characterized by a spectacular abundance of plant life, including a magnificent variety of trees and shrubs. This is the first book to combine the trees and shrubs of California in one accessible field guide. <I>Trees and Shrubs of California </I>identifies and describes native California tree species and most common shrub species. The text is complemented by more than 200 beautiful line drawings, 300 range maps, and 40 color photographs.<br /><br />In their introduction, the authors discuss the dominant vegetation types, climates, principal landforms, and elevations of California&apos;s ecological regions. They explain the classification system and nomenclature used in the book, which includes both scientific and common plant names and is based on the 1993 edition of <I>The Jepson Manual. </I>The authors also provide a step-by-step explanation of how to use the dichotomous keys to identify plants and distinguish between trees and shrubs.<br /><br />This user-friendly field guide minimizes technical terms and includes a checklist, making it an invaluable resource on California&apos;s profuse vegetation.