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Author : Pierre C. Fischer
Publisher : Western National Parks Association
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0911408827
Contains color photographs and descriptions of seventy different cacti commonly found growing in the American Southwest, each with a note on size, elevation, and distribution; and includes a glossary.
Author : Meg Quinn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1933855371
Deserts of the American Southwest are home to an incredible diversity of drought-tolerant plants, including many found nowhere else on earth. And no other group says desert quite like cacti. Their prickly nature notwithstanding, cacti are very fragile, as are the arid deserts they inhabit. In Cacti of the Desert Southwest, botanist and educator Meg Quinn describes eighty significant cacti of the Sonoran, Mojave, and Chihuahuan deserts, including several which are listed as threatened or endangered. Most are shown in full flower.
Author : A. Michael Powell,James F. Weedin
Publisher : Texas Tech University Press
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0896725316
A Southwest Book of the Year * 2005 Southwest Book Award "[A] monumental study." --Review of Texas Books "A reliable and handy general reference for those with an interest in cacti inside and outside this region. Recommended." --Choice "These authors have . . . provided the world with the much needed scientific clarification on this family of succulent plants that humans have loved and hated for thousands of years." --Sida "Information: Wow! . . . For both lay readers and for researchers looking for lots of data about the cacti of this rich flora, this book offers fascinating details presented in a very readable fashion." --Cactus and Succulents Journal "This will be the standard reference for decades to come."--Southwest Books of the Year Of the 132 species and varieties of cacti in Texas, about 104 of them occur in the fifteen counties of the Trans-Pecos region. This volume includes full descriptions of those many genera, species, and varieties of cacti, with sixty-four maps showing the distribution of each species in the region. The descriptions follow the latest findings of cactus researchers worldwide and include scientific names; common names; identifying characters based on vegetative habit, flowers, fruit, and seeds; identification of flowerless specimens; and phenology and biosystematics. The introduction--full of details about the biology and morphology of the family Cactaceae, the uses of cacti, and the horticulture and conservation of cacti--is an important reference for general readers. More than three hundred beautiful full-color photographs of the cacti in flower and in fruit, all cross-referenced to their description in the text, highlight the book. A glossary of cactus terms, an exhaustive list of literature, and a thorough index complete the book.
Author : Del Weniger
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292700000
Covers Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Author : Madeline Logowitz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1621262715
These laminated, fold-up identification guides-- FoldingGuides-- speak for themselves. Written and illustrated by local experts, their waterproof and indestructible, the perfect choice for beginners and intermediates. This guide includes 31 species of cacti, both common and exotic, including fishhooks, chollas, hedgehogs, prickly pears and others found in the desert Southwest. The range includes TS, AZ, NM, NV, UT, CO, and southern CA.
Author : David Yetman,Alberto Búrquez,Kevin Hultine,Michael Sanderson
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780816540044
The saguaro, with its great size and characteristic shape—its arms stretching heavenward, its silhouette often resembling a human—has become the emblem of the Sonoran Desert of southwestern Arizona and northwestern Mexico. The largest and tallest cactus in the United States, it is both familiar and an object of fascination and curiosity. This book offers a complete natural history of this enduring and iconic desert plant. Gathering everything from the saguaro’s role in Sonoran Desert ecology to its adaptations to the desert climate and its sacred place in Indigenous culture, this book shares precolonial through current scientific findings. The saguaro is charismatic and readily accessible but also decidedly different from other desert flora. The essays in this book bear witness to our ongoing fascination with the great cactus and the plant’s unusual characteristics, covering the saguaro’s: history of discovery, place in the cactus family, ecology, anatomy and physiology, genetics, and ethnobotany. The Saguaro Cactus offers testimony to the cactus’s prominence as a symbol, the perceptions it inspires, its role in human society, and its importance in desert ecology.
Author : David Yetman
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0816525412
Distinguished by its slender vertical branches, which resemble the tubes of a pipe organ, and growing to the imposing height of 15 to more than 30 feet, itÕs obvious how the organ pipe cactus got its name. In the United States, these spectacular and intriguing plants are found exclusively in a small area of the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern corner of Arizona. With a landscape marked by sharp, rocky slopes and daytime highs in the summer reaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit, the region is inhospitable for most ordinary life, whether plant or animal. But the organ pipe cactus is far from ordinary. Although it is the most common columnar cactus, it is so unusual in the United States that it is only one of three cacti to have a national preserve established to protect it. In this regard, it joins a select group of plantsÑincluding Joshua trees, redwoods, and sequoiasÑupon which that honor has been conferred. In this beautifully illustrated, large-format book, David Yetman provides an in-depth and comprehensive look at these intriguing and picturesque plants that most Americans will never have the opportunity to see. Chapters explore their ethnobotanical uses, their habitat, their distribution, and special conditions required for their germination, establishment, growth, and survival. Yetman also places the organ pipe in perspective as a member of a genus with at least twenty-three species, ranging from the prostrate Stenocereus eruca of Baja California to the 50-foot high giant S. chacalapensis of the coast of Oaxaca.
Author : Nora Bowers,Rick Bowers
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781591935827
Focusing on Southwestern cacti, this tabbed booklet features detailed photographs of cacti, organized by group to help readers quickly and easily identify the cacti they see.
Author : Judy Mielke
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292751477
Offers the most comprehensive guide to landscaping with native plants available.
Author : W. Hubert Earle
Publisher : Primer Publishers
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0935810064
Author : Delena Tull
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292748279
Originally published: Practical guide to edible and useful plants. Austin, Tex.: Texas Monthly Press, c1987.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0935810307
Author : A. Michael Powell,James F. Weedin,Shirley A. Powell
Publisher : Grover E. Murray Studies in th
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124029815
Presents the 132 species, subspecies, and varieties of cacti may found in Texas, in easy-to use format with identification guide, 314 color photos, and 124 distribution maps.
Author : Lyman Benson
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780816534760
"For persons with a special interest in succulents, and cacti in particular, this book is a must. Others will find the volume of value not only as a means of naming these highly specialized plants but as a source of information on the structure and distribution of the various species."--American Scientist "Of tremendous value to the professional botanist and ecologist, and with layman English and careful instructions, the work provides the amateur botanist insight into a fascinating family."--Garden Journal "For the general desert lover as well as the botanist."--Books of the Southwest
Author : Shannon Warner
Publisher : Rowan's Publishing, LLC.
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Attention all adventurous foodies, outdoor enthusiasts, and survivalists! Are you ready to discover the delicious, nutritious, and wild world of edible plants in the Southwest? Look no further than "Wild Edible Plants of the Southwest," your ultimate guide to identifying, harvesting, and preparing nature's bounty in the desert, mountains, and beyond. With stunning photography, expert insights, and mouthwatering recipes, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to explore the edible treasures of the Southwest. Key benefits of "Wild Edible Plants of the Southwest" include: Comprehensive coverage of over 70 different edible plants, including cacti, mesquite, agave, and wild greens, with detailed descriptions and photos to help you identify them in the wild. Detailed instructions for harvesting, preparing, and cooking each plant, along with nutritional information, medicinal uses, and safety precautions. 20 Mouthwatering recipes with easy-to-follow instructions to inspire your culinary creativity. Practical tips for sustainable foraging, including ethical harvesting practices, seasonal considerations, and conservation efforts to protect our natural resources. Whether you're a seasoned forager or a curious beginner, "Wild Edible Plants of the Southwest" is the perfect guide to help you unlock the flavors and nutrition of the desert landscape. Discover the joy of harvesting your own food, connect with nature, and impress your friends and family with your wild culinary creations.\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\