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OverviewAt the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts one of the widest varieties of plants in the wold, with habitats ranging from tidal mangrove swamps, and lowland rainforests, to dry tropical evergreen and deciduous forests. Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica is a must-have reference guide for beginner and expert naturalists alike. It provides a thorough survey of more than 850 plant species, each entry accompanied by color photos and a concise yet detailed narrative description. Plants are conveniently grouped by the different types of vegetation: palms, tall trees, shrubs, woody vines, herbaceous vines, herbs, grasses and ferns. Along with 1400 color photographs, the guide also includes an illustrated glossary of plant parts, five maps of Costa Rica, and laminated covers for durability in the field. With so much readily accessible information, this book is essential for exploring Costa Rica's common and conspicuous flora from the plants growing along the roadside to the best natural parks. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Margaret Gargiullo , Larry Kimball , Barbara MagnusonPublisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 23.40cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 15.90cm Weight: 1.089kg ISBN: 9780195188257ISBN 10: 019518825 Pages: 544 Publication Date: 20 March 2008 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1: Palms and palm-like plants 2: Tall Trees: Woody plants growing to 10 m tall or more 3: Shrubs and small trees: Plants with woody stems less than 10 m tall 4: Woody Vines (Lianas): high-climbing plants with woody stems 5: Herbaceous vines: climbing or twining herbs 6: Herbs: Plants with non-woody stems 7: Grasses and grass-like plants: by family, genus, species, Alphabetically 8: Ferns and other flowerless plants: plants reproducing by spores Illustrated Glossary References IndexReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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