Trees of Western North America / / Richard Spellenberg, Christopher J. Earle, Gil Nelson; ed. by Amy K. Hughes.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Princeton University Press Complete eBook-Package 2014-2015
• VerfasserIn: Spellenberg, Richard,; Earle, Christopher J.,; Nelson, Gil,
• HerausgeberIn: Hughes, Amy K.,
• TeilnehmendeR: More, David.
• Place / Publishing House: Princeton, NJ : : Princeton University Press, , [2014]; ©2014
• Year of Publication: 2014
• Edition: Course Book
• Language: English
• Series: Princeton Field Guides ; 92
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (560 p.) :; 200 color illus. 422 maps.

Covering 630 species, more than any comparable field guide, Trees of Western North America is the most comprehensive, best illustrated, and easiest-to-use book of its kind. Presenting all the native and naturalized trees of the western United States and Canada as far east as the Great Plains, the book features superior descriptions; thousands of meticulous color paintings by David More that illustrate important visual details; range maps that provide a thumbnail view of distribution for each native species; "Quick ID" summaries; a user-friendly layout; scientific and common names; the latest taxonomy; information on the most recently naturalized species; a key to leaves; and an introduction to tree identification, forest ecology, and plant classification and structure. The easy-to-read descriptions present details of size, shape, growth habit, bark, leaves, flowers, fruit, flowering and fruiting times, habitat, and range. Using a broad definition of a tree, the book covers many small, overlooked species normally thought of as shrubs, as well as treelike forms of cacti and yuccas. With its unmatched combination of breadth and depth, this is an essential guide for every tree lover.The most comprehensive, best illustrated, and easiest-to-use field guide to the trees of western North AmericaCovers 630 species, more than any comparable guide, including all the native and naturalized trees of the United States and Canada as far east as the Great PlainsFeatures specially commissioned artwork, detailed descriptions, range maps for native species, up-to-date taxonomy and names, and much, much moreAn essential guide for every tree lover

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- The trees -- Gymnosperms -- Conifers -- Ginkgoaceae: Ginkgo Family -- Araucariaceae: Araucaria Family -- Cupressaceae: Cypress Family -- Pinaceae: Pine Family -- Taxaceae: Yew Family -- Angiosperms -- Monocots -- Arecaceae: Palm Family -- Asparagaceae: Asparagus Family -- Dicots -- Adoxaceae: Moschatel Family -- Anacardiaceae: Cashew Family -- Apocynaceae: Oleander Family -- Aquifoliaceae: Holly Family -- Araliaceae: Ginseng Family -- Asteraceae: Aster Family -- Betulaceae: Birch Family -- Bignoniaceae: Bignonia Family -- Boraginaceae: Borage Family -- Buddlejaceae: Buddleja Family -- Burseraceae: Torchwood Family -- Cactaceae: Cactus Family -- Cannabaceae: Hemp Family -- Celastraceae: Bittersweet Family -- Cornaceae: Dogwood Family -- Ebenaceae: Ebony Family -- Elaeagnaceae: Oleaster Family -- Ericaceae: Heath Family -- Euphorbiaceae: Spurge Family -- Fagaceae: Beech or Oak Family -- Garryaceae: Silktassel Family -- Hamamelidaceae: Witch-hazel Family -- Juglandaceae: Walnut Family -- Koeberliniaceae: Allthorn Family -- Lauraceae: Laurel Family -- Malvaceae: Mallow Family -- Meliaceae: Mahogany Family -- Moraceae: Mulberry Family -- Myoporaceae: Myoporum Family -- Myricaceae: Wax Myrtle Family -- Myrtaceae: Myrtle Family -- Oleaceae: Olive Family -- Papaveraceae: Poppy Family -- Pittosporaceae: Cheesewood Family -- Platanaceae: Planetree Family -- Proteaceae: Protea Family -- Punicaceae: Pomegranate Family -- Rhamnaceae: Buckthorn Family -- Rosaceae: Rose Family -- Rubiaceae: Madder Family -- Rutaceae: Citrus or Rue Family -- Salicaceae: Willow Family -- Sapindaceae: Soapberry Family -- Sapotaceae: Sapodilla Family -- Simaroubaceae: Quassia Family -- Solanaceae: Nightshade Family -- Staphyleaceae: Bladdernut Family -- Styracaceae: Storax Family -- Tamaricaceae: Tamarisk Family -- Ulmaceae: Elm Family -- Verbenaceae: Vervain Family -- Zygophyllaceae: Caltrop Family -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Glossary -- index of species