Wildflowers and Plant Communities of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and Piedmont
A Naturalist's Guide to the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia
By Timothy P. Spira
540 pp., 6 x 9, 361 color photos of plants and plant communities, 760 color thumbnails, 22 line drawings, 2 maps, bibl., index
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Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8078-7172-0
Published: May 2011 -
eBook ISBN: 978-0-8078-7765-4
Published: May 2011
Southern Gateways Guides
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Full-color photo keys allow the reader to rapidly preview plants found within each of the 21 major plant communities described, and the illustrated species description for each of the 340 featured plants includes fascinating information about the ecology and natural history of each plant in its larger environment. With this new format, readers can see how the mountain and piedmont landscapes form a mosaic of plant communities that harbor particular groups of plants. The volume also includes a glossary, illustrations of plant structures, and descriptions of sites to visit. Whether you're a beginning naturalist or an expert botanist, this guidebook is a useful companion on field excursions and wildflower walks, as well as a valuable reference.
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About the Author
Timothy P. Spira is professor of biology at Clemson University.
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Reviews
“This book, with its color coded sections, is easy to use. . . . Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, two-year technical program students, and general readers.”--Choice
“I have never met [Spira], but I feel indebted to him for the time and thought that went into the compilation of this wonderful new source guide. I never thought I’d see anything this good on this topic for this region in my lifetime.”--Asheville Citizen Times
"Whether you are a beginning naturalist or an expert botanist, this guidebook is a useful companion on field excursions and wildflower walks, as well as a valuable reference." --McCormick Messenger
“It deserves a good look from individuals interested in natural history, plant communities and diversity, and conservation.”--Plant Science Bulletin
“Twenty-one major plant communities are described in detail, and the refreshing and easy-to-use format allows readers to explore each of the 340 featured plants in terms of their natural history, ecology, habitat, range, and uses--where applicable. Highly recommended.”--Virginia Wildlife
"One of the finest contributions to regional plant studies in recent years."--Asheville Citizen Times
Multimedia & Links
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