03420nam 2200625Ia 450 991097069630332120251117080603.01-4571-1689-81-60732-143-2(CKB)2670000000161420(OCoLC)794225200(CaPaEBR)ebrary10547361(SSID)ssj0000631060(PQKBManifestationID)11390401(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000631060(PQKBWorkID)10590372(PQKB)10303548(OCoLC)781776587(MdBmJHUP)muse4119(Au-PeEL)EBL3039763(CaPaEBR)ebr10547361(CaONFJC)MIL913681(OCoLC)923704910(MiAaPQ)EBC3039763(BIP)35127961(EXLCZ)99267000000016142020110714d2012 ub 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrColorado flora[electronic resource]Western slope a field guide to the vascular plants /William A. Weber, Ronald C. Wittmann4th ed.Boulder, Colo. University Press of Coloradoc20121 online resource (585 p.) Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph1-60732-142-4 Includes bibliographical references and index.Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Background of Floristic Work in Colorado -- Books to Inspire -- A Vade Mecum for the Field Botanist -- Key to the Families -- Ferns and Fern Allies -- Gymnosperms -- Angiosperms -- Figures -- References -- Index -- Glossary -- Illustrated Plant Structures.Colorado Flora: Western Slope describes the remarkable flora of the state, distinctive in its altitudinal range, numerous microhabitats, and ancient and rare plants. Together with Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope, Fourth Edition , these volumes are designed to educate local amateurs and professionals in the recognition of vascular plant species and encourage informed stewardship of our biological heritage. These thoroughly revised and updated editions reflect current taxonomic knowledge. The authors describe botanical features of this unparalleled biohistorical region and its mountain ranges, basins, and plains and discuss plant geography, giving detailed notes on habitat, ecology, and range. The keys contain interesting anecdotes and introductions for each plant family. The book is rounded out with historical background of botanical work in the state, suggested readings, glossary, index to scientific and common names, references, and hundreds of illustrations. The books also contain a new contribution from Donald R. Farrar and Steve J. Popovich on moonworts. The fourth editions of Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope and Colorado Flora: Western Slope are ideal for both student and scientist and essential for readers interested in Colorado's plant life. PlantsColoradoIdentificationBotanyColoradoPlantsBotany581.9788Weber William A(William Alfred),1918-1807578Wittmann Ronald C1145118MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910970696303321Colorado flora4357390UNINA