Cacti, Agaves, and Yuccas of California and Nevada | 
 enlarge | Author: Stephen Ingram
Publisher: Cachuma Press
Category: Book
Buy New: $25.95
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 163502
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 243
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.7 x 0.7
ISBN: 0978997107
Dewey Decimal Number: 583.5609794
EAN: 9780978997106
ASIN: 0978997107
Publication Date: May 6, 2008
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Product Description
California and Nevada are known for their astonishing array of plant life, and few components of this diverse flora are more intriguing than the cacti, agaves, and yuccas. These spiny succulents, which share many of the same arid habitats, have long been a source of fascination for explorers, naturalists, and scientists. Cacti, Agaves, and Yuccas of California and Nevada features more than 60 species with a detailed text that is accompanied by 262 color photographs, 16 botanical watercolors, and 52 range maps. Much more than a field guide, this book examines the natural history of California's and Nevada's cacti, agaves, and yuccas, including their origins, ecology, and conservation. It also provides practical horticultural advice for their cultivation and describes some of the best places to see these remarkable succulents in the wild. Botanist, writer, and photographer Stephen Ingram traveled more than 30,000 miles, much of it on remote backroads, to search out, study, and photograph the cacti, agaves, and yuccas of California and Nevada. He also delved into the scientific literature, visited numerous herbaria, and interviewed our region's leading experts on Cactaceae and Agavaceae. The result is a detailed, highly readable, and beautifully illustrated natural history and field guide. Cacti, Agaves, and Yuccas of California and Nevada is an engaging and substantive reference book that can be enjoyed by novice and expert alike.
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Absolutely stunning book! October 12, 2008
Stephen Ingram has produced a very worthy field guide with his book "Cacti, Agaves, and Yuccas of California and Nevada"! He goes far beyond the pictures and maps of most guide books and provides detailed sections on the plants' ecology, conservation needs and propogation.
The photos are detailed and stunning, and not limited to the usual one per plant. This is a must have book for any one interested in the plants found in the Mojave desert, as well as parts of nighboring deserts.
FABULOUS!!!!! August 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Having been a fan of Stephen's exquisite photographs for some time, I was thrilled to find his fabulous book. Besides being a talented photographer, Stephen really knows his stuff. This is THE book to have if you want to learn about the fascinating cacti, agaves and yuccas.
Excellent Book!! August 18, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is the perfect book for all types of plant enthusiasts. Stephen Ingram has combined his beautiful photographs with a nice description of each species, including basic ecology, distributional information, and fun facts about the history, nomenclature, native american uses, etc. It is easy to read, and although not something you would want to carry into the field, a "must have" reference book for any desert botanist. It is also such a beautiful display of photos that it serves as nice gift to anyone who appreciates plants, nature, or the desert.
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