an informative guide to the rich and varied flora of Northern California. From lush riparian forests along the rivers and streams to oak woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, and the ephemeral pools known as vernal pools, this revised handy volume enables both amateur and professional to quickly and accurately identify more than 560 Northern Californian plants.

Look Inside to FInd:

• Descriptive text that includes blooming period, elevation, and habitat
• Species organized by color and family
• Plant characteristics in easy-to-understand terms
• Tips on how to distinguish similar-looking species
• Notes on ethnobotanical uses, history, and other interesting facts
• Glossary of botanical terms