Southern California Mountains Wildflowers: A Field Guide to Wildflowers above 5,000 Feet

Southern California Mountains Wildflowers presents 380 plant species of the diverse southern California Mountains, including dominant species and plants most likely noticed. With information about distinguishing less common species from those that are more widespread, this guide is sure to please botanists and more serious plant enthusiasts. Including many of the rare plants that make each mountain range unique, especially those endemic to the Big Bear region, a world-famous “biodiversity hotspot,” this is a must-have for any wildflower lover.

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Detailed yet user-friendly descriptions and full-color photos of 380 wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and ferns
Information on flowering season and interesting facts about each plant
Natural history information for southern California mountains, including geography, geology, and climate
Discussion of plant adaptations to higher elevations
Information on conservation and threats to mountain plants
Early botanical explorers of southern California mountains
How native mountain plants were used by Native Americans
Plants arranged by color and family
A glossary of botanical terms