Baja California Plant Field Guide |  | Author: Norman Roberts
Publisher: Natural History Pub Co
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 696,801
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 0960314415
Dewey Decimal Number: 580
EAN: 9780960314416
ASIN: 0960314415
Publication Date: September 1989
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Product Description
This is a complete revision of the first botanical field guide on this subject. This revision, like the initial edition , discusses the more common and dominant woody plants, but also annuals that are often seen in Baja California. Over 400 plants are discussed along with 285 color photographs, and nearly 40 more pages of text have been added to bring the total to 256. The chapters on geography, geology, phytogeography, climate, cacti and endemism have considerably more information than the first printing; in addition there is a new chapter concerning coastal wetlands. Each illustrated plant has a description on the facing page assisting even the novice to identify the specimen. The scientific,common and Spanish names are given, as well as information concerning the region of the peninsula where the plant may be found and the habitat in which it thrives. Endemic plants are identified and discussed; there are also brief discussions of the uses of many of the plant! s by both the aborigines and the Baja Californians living there today. Both vegetative and topographical maps are included on the inside covers; There are also four pages of descriptive drawings. Other pages furnish a glossary of botanical terms and Spanish words plus an extensive bibliography of the natural history of Baja California. This comprehensive plant field guide will prove invaluable for both the casual visitor and the serious amateur as well as an excellent text for students. The cardon pictured on the cover may be the tallest ever photographed. It measures over 60 feet or 20 meters and is possibly 400 years old.; it is located in Llano San Pedro approximately 27 miles south of Bahia de los Angeles
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 Excellent! A must for anyone serious about Baja flora. October 19, 1998
hstickney@hotmail.com (Spokane, WA)
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
Beautiful presentation for the novice and expert alike. Excellent photography. Gives botanical names, Spanish and English of plants. The folklore(medicinal) of native plants is also very interesting. Norman Roberts is a true friend of Baja.
Very useful field guide to Baja flora! November 28, 2009
Randy J. Mercurio (Morrisville, NC USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I agree with the 4 other reviews prior to the date of this one. The very beginning of this book starts with a basic geographic and phytogeographic map with the latter being useful for a quick visual to the region you may be in at any given time while traveling through Baja. The introduction contains information on Physical Geography, Geology, Climate, Regions of Origin, Endemism and Phytogeographic Areas which is broken down into 4 regions (Califronia, Desert, Cape & Coastal Wetlands and Dunes). There is a dicotomous key ot the families, a family list, illustrations of botanical terms, field guide with pictures, glossary (includes spanish words), bibliography and index. The photographs are all color and for the most part are very useful in identification. Each species account has some identifying characters, notes and some uses of the plant including ediblity/preparation. Great addition to any botanists library or anyone interested in the flora of Baja.
Wondefull book. October 9, 2006
Rafael Jimenez (San Ysidro, CA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I tested this book down in the wilderness of the Baja California peninsula and it worked out just fine. Very good information and photos.
Great book June 28, 2008
rubbertoe (san diego)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My friend Mark, who is a Biologist, just about slept with the book on our last Baja trip! Great collection of plant I.D.s A must have for those who love Baja and love plants.
 Good Guide for those New to the Baja Peninsula February 17, 2010
David G. Larsen (Portland, OR USA)
This is an adequate field guide for those new to Baja. The classisfication system was not as well organized or indexed at the beginning as I would have preferred.
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