Smithsonian trees of North America:

"This authoritative reference on native and non-native trees of North America, by Smithsonian veteran W. John Kress, provides an unprecedented appraisal of more than 325 common species. More than a field guide, it includes over 300 range maps and 3,000 photographs of leaves, flowers, fruits, se...

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Main Author: Kress, W. John (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New Haven ; London Yale University Press [2024]
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Summary:"This authoritative reference on native and non-native trees of North America, by Smithsonian veteran W. John Kress, provides an unprecedented appraisal of more than 325 common species. More than a field guide, it includes over 300 range maps and 3,000 photographs of leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, and bark; an in-depth introduction to the biology of trees, their value, structure, evolution, classification, ecology, and conservation; descriptions of each species, organized by genus and family; a reflection on the consequences of environmental change on the health of trees, now and in the future; a presentation, based on the latest technologies, of North American trees in a planetary and evolutionary perspective. The book marries science and art to provide an insightful and compassionate exploration of the diversity, structure, form, and beauty of trees"-- Provided by publisher
Physical Description:xi, 787 Seiten Illustrationen, Karten 28 cm
ISBN:9780300185218
0300185219

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