Cacti Of The Trans Pecos Adjacent Areas

Author : A. Michael Powell,James F. Weedin
Publisher : Texas Tech University Press
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0896725316

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Cacti of the Trans-Pecos & Adjacent Areas by A. Michael Powell,James F. Weedin Pdf

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 : A. Michael Powell
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1994-11-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0292765533

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Grasses of the Trans-Pecos and Adjacent Areas by A. Michael Powell Pdf

A work that describes 1231 species of woody plants with 1240 illustrations.

Author : Sharon C. Yarborough,A. Michael Powell
Publisher : Texas Tech University Press
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 089672476X

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Ferns and Fern Allies of the Trans-Pecos and Adjacent Areas by Sharon C. Yarborough,A. Michael Powell Pdf

Far western Texas and the Chihuahuan desert are hardly areas that evoke ferns. But herbarium curator Yarborough and biology professor Powell, both with Sul Ross State U., describe 78 Trans- Pecos species of ferns and closely related plants. The book includes b & w illustrations and a glossary. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : A. Michael Powell,Richard D. Worthington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1889878596

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Flowering Plants of Trans-Pecos Texas and Adjacent Areas by A. Michael Powell,Richard D. Worthington Pdf

Author : A. Michael Powell
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 685 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292787889

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Trees & Shrubs of the Trans-Pecos and Adjacent Areas by A. Michael Powell Pdf

First published by the Big Bend Natural History Association in 1988 as Trees & Shrubs of Trans-Pecos Texas, this book is the only keyed guide to the more than 400 species of woody plants native to the Trans-Pecos region and adjacent areas in eastern New Mexico and northern Mexico. A. Michael Powell has significantly revised and expanded this edition, including nomenclature changes for 62 genera and new distribution information for 60 genera.

Author : Jackie M. Poole
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1585445576

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Rare Plants of Texas by Jackie M. Poole Pdf

Since 1987, more than 225 species have been identified and described as endangered, imperiled, or declining. Complete with photographs, line drawings, and county maps, this book describes the officially listed, candidate, and species-of-concern plants in Texas. Individual accounts include information on distribution, habitat, physical description, flowering time, federal and state status, similar species, and published references.

Author : Lynne M. Weber,Jim Weber
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781623494964

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Nature Watch Big Bend by Lynne M. Weber,Jim Weber Pdf

In this information-packed, month-to-month guide to the wildlife, plants, and natural events that define the seasonal cycles in Big Bend National Park, naturalists Lynne and Jim Weber offer a richly illustrated guide to the natural rhythms of this beautiful and remote region in far West Texas. If you're on the lookout for deer in January, tracking hummingbirds in August, photographing wildflowers in September, or listening to frog choruses after a summer rain—the authors provide “Where to Watch” suggestions on when and how to see these and many other park inhabitants, from beavers and bats to lizards and dragonflies. Each chapter features a weather and temperature chart, photographs, and eye-catching illustrations by Lynne Weber. Whether you are a casual tourist or a frequent visitor to Big Bend, the authors hope that knowing what to look for during your stay in one of the nation’s largest national parks will heighten your awareness, sharpen your observation skills, and enhance your overall experience in this iconic Texas landscape.

Author : A. Michael Powell,James F. Weedin,Shirley A. Powell
Publisher : Grover E. Murray Studies in th
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124029815

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Cacti of Texas, a Field Guide by A. Michael Powell,James F. Weedin,Shirley A. Powell Pdf

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 : Bruce A. Glasrud,Robert J. Mallouf
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781623491055

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Big Bend's Ancient and Modern Past by Bruce A. Glasrud,Robert J. Mallouf Pdf

The Big Bend region of Texas—variously referred to as “El Despoblado” (the uninhabited land), “a land of contrasts,” “Texas’ last frontier,” or simply as part of the Trans-Pecos—enjoys a long, colorful, and eventful history, a history that began before written records were maintained. With Big Bend’s Ancient and Modern Past, editors Bruce A. Glasrud and Robert J. Mallouf provide a helpful compilation of articles originally published in the Journal of Big Bend Studies, reviewing the unique past of the Big Bend area from the earliest habitation to 1900. Scholars of the region investigate not only the peoples who have successively inhabited it but also the nature of the environment and the responses to that environment. As the studies in this book demonstrate, the character of the region has, to a great extent, dictated its history. The study of Big Bend history is also the study of borderlands history. Studying and researching across borders or boundaries, whether national, state, or regional, requires a focus on the factors that often both unite and divide the inhabitants. The dual nature of citizenship, of land holding, of legal procedures and remedies, of education, and of history permeate the lives and livelihoods of past and present residents of the Big Bend.

Author : Alfred Richardson
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Plants
ISBN : 9781603446808

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Plants of Deep South Texas by Alfred Richardson Pdf

A Field Guide to the Woody and Flowering Species Covering the almost three million acres of southernmost Texas known as the Lower Rio Grande Valley, this user-friendly guide is an essential reference for nature enthusiasts, farmers and ranchers, professional botanists, and anyone interested in the plant life of Texas. Alfred Richardson and Ken King offer abundant photographs and short descriptions of more than eight hundred species of ferns, algae, and woody and herbaceous plants--two-thirds of the species that occur in this region. "Plants of Deep South Texas" opens with a brief introduction to the region and an illustrated guide to leaf shapes and flower parts. The book's individual species accounts cover: Leaves Flowers Fruit Blooming period Distribution Habits Common and scientific names In addition, the authors' comments include indispensible information that cannot be seen in a photograph, such as the etymology of the scientific name, the plant's use by caterpillars and its value from the human perspective. The authors also provide a glossary of terms, as well as an appendix of butterfly and moth species mentioned in the text.

Author : A. Michael Powell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Gardening
ISBN : UOM:39015040163696

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Trees & Shrubs of the Trans-Pecos and Adjacent Areas by A. Michael Powell Pdf

First published by the Big Bend Natural History Association in 1988 as Trees & Shrubs of Trans-Pecos Texas, this book is the only keyed guide to the more than 400 species of woody plants native to the Trans-Pecos region and adjacent areas in eastern New Mexico and northern Mexico. A. Michael Powell has significantly revised and expanded this edition, including nomenclature changes for 62 genera and new distribution information for 60 genera.

Author : Louis A. Harveson
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781623493530

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Woody Plants of the Big Bend and Trans-Pecos by Louis A. Harveson Pdf

Winner, 2018 Carroll Abbott Memorial Award, sponsored by the Native Plant Society of Texas The Trans-Pecos region of Texas is home to a variety of big game species, including desert mule deer, pronghorn, desert bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer, elk, feral hog, and javelina; several species of exotics, such as aoudad, axis deer, and blackbuck antelope; and domestic livestock that includes cattle, horses, goats, sheep, and bison. Prepared by a team of range specialists at the Borderlands Research Institute in Alpine, Texas, this field guide will allow the area’s ranch managers, private landowners, resource professionals, students, and other outdoor enthusiasts to identify the key woody plants that serve as valuable forage for these animals. Encompassing 18 West Texas counties, with application in like habitats in the western Hill Country and southern Rolling Plains as well as in northern Mexico and eastern New Mexico, the book provides a thorough introduction to the natural features of the region and descriptions, nutrition values, and management prescriptions for 84 species of browse plants. In addition to informing readers about the diet of the region’s large animals, this fully illustrated, user-friendly reference also intends to inspire the continued good stewardship of the land they inhabit.

Author : Paul A. Johnsgard
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781609621261

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Great Plains by Paul A. Johnsgard Pdf

This book documents nearly 500 US and Canadian locations where wildlife refuges, nature preserves, and similar properties protect natural sites that lie within the North American Great Plains, from Canada's Prairie Provinces to the Texas-Mexico border. Information on site location, size, biological diversity, and the presence of especially rare or interesting flora and fauna are mentioned, as well as driving directions, mailing addresses, and phone numbers or internet addresses, as available. US federal sites include 11 national grasslands, 13 national parks, 16 national monuments, and more than 70 national wildlife refuges. State properties include nearly 100 state parks and wildlife management areas. Also included are about 60 national and provincial parks, national wildlife areas, and migratory bird sanctuaries in Canada's Prairie Provinces. Many public-access properties owned by counties, towns, and private organizations are also described.

Author : J. H. Everitt,Dale Lynn Drawe,Robert I. Lonard
Publisher : Texas Tech University Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 089672400X

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Field Guide to the Broad-leaved Herbaceous Plants of South Texas by J. H. Everitt,Dale Lynn Drawe,Robert I. Lonard Pdf

Profiles 185 broad-leaved herbaceous plants in Texas, focusing on southern Texas, that are useful to landowners, providing color photos, comments, and details on their stems, leaves, and other anatomical parts, inflorescence, and fruit. Includes a bibliography and a glossary.

Author : Brian Loflin,Shirley Loflin
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1603441085

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Texas Cacti by Brian Loflin,Shirley Loflin Pdf

In Texas Cacti, authors Brian and Shirley Loflin present a concise, fully illustrated field guide to more than one hundred of the cacti most often found in Texas and the surrounding region. The book opens with an illustrated introduction to cactus habitat and anatomy. The species are then organized by stem shape, with each account featuring detailed color photographs, specific identifying features (including spines, flowers, fruits, and seeds) and information about common and scientific names, habitat, flowering season, and more. The photographs, range maps, and icons designating shape, conservation status, and blooming period, along with easy-to-understand descriptions, make this book a quick and friendly guide to cactus identification for botanists, amateur naturalists, and cactus enthusiasts alike.