Forest Trees: A Guide to the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic Regions of the United States
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Through the use of over 800 color photographs and concise botanical descriptions, this comprehensive manual identifies over 239 forest tree species common to the southeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Detailed photographs of leaf, twig, bark, flower, and fruit characteristics are presented next to species descriptions for easy reference. Each species description includes: common names; a “Quick Guide” stressing key features; concise descriptions of leaves, twigs, bark, flower, fruit, and form; habitat and ecology; a map of the geographical range; the species' uses; and the derivation of the botanical name. For foresters, county extension agents, environmental scientists, ecologists, and botanists.
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Through the use of over 800 color photographs and concise botanical descriptions, this comprehensive manual identifies over 239 forest tree species common to the southeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Detailed photographs of leaf, twig, bark, flower, and fruit characteristics are presented next to species descriptions for easy reference. Each species description includes: common names; a “Quick Guide” stressing key features; concise descriptions of leaves, twigs, bark, flower, fruit, and form; habitat and ecology; a map of the geographical range; the species' uses; and the derivation of the botanical name. For foresters, county extension agents, environmental scientists, ecologists, and botanists.
Forest Trees: A Guide to the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic Regions of the United States,Lisa J. Samuelson,Michael E. Hogan,Prentice Hall,0130221341,Agriculture - General,Forest plants,Identification,Middle Atlantic States,Science/Mathematics,Southern States,Technology,Technology & Industrial Arts,Trees,Trees & Forests - General,Technology / Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
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