Field Guide to the Rare Plants of Georgia (Paperback)

by Linda G. Chafin (Author), Jean C. Putnam Hancock (Illustrator), Hugh O. Nourse (Photographer), Carol Nourse (Photographer)

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"Each plant is well illustrated with one or more color photographs, as well as detailed botanical illustrations that clearly emphasize distinguishing characteristics." --NativeSCAPE, October 2007, Mary Tucker

Product Description
Abundantly illustrated with more than 400 color photographs and 200 detailed drawings, this comprehensive guide to the state's rare and endangered plants provides photographs and botanical illustrations in a single volume formatted for field use. More than 200 species are covered, including two dozen that are federally listed and 170-plus that are listed as Threatened, Endangered, Rare, or of Special Concern by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

The guide is designed for easy, nontechnical identification of species in the field. Color photographs show the plants in their natural surroundings, and drawings emphasize the most distinctive parts of the plants. Packed with information about the plants as well as their habitats and management, the guide facilitates the quick recognition of rare species, encourages awareness of their distribution and ecological significance, and provides guidelines for ensuring their survival.

Additional features include directions for using the guide, a map of Georgia's counties, descriptions of the natural communities of Georgia, references for further reading, a glossary of frequently used terms, and indexes of scientific and common plant names. The guide also includes a chapter by Jennifer Ceska and University of Georgia horticulture professor James Affolter, founding members of the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance, on horticultural requirements of rare species and the role of GPCA in their protection.

This is a valuable resource for students, wildflower enthusiasts, botanists, land managers, and environmental decision makers.

Each species account includes • one or more full-color photographs • Georgia distribution map • line drawing emphasizing such key field identification characters as leaf, stem, flower, and fruit • scientific and common names • legal and wetland status • brief nontechnical description emphasizing key field identification characters • flowering, fruiting, or sporulation period • description of species habitat • information on best survey season • range-wide distribution • Georgia conservation status • management guidelines • information on similar species and related rare species • list of references

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Product Details

• Paperback: 526 pages
• Publisher: University of Georgia Press (February 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977962105
• ISBN-13: 978-0977962105
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #421,410 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for any reference collection, September 9, 2007

By	A. L. Zukoff "00twan" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is an amazing resource for anyone interested in Georgia flora.
The information on all the different natural communities that can be found throughout the state is great. The guide is easy to use and the information contained on each species is fantastic, the line drawings especially. The section on non-native invasive plants is also a nice addition. I can see this being useful for both the amateur naturalists and professionals; highly recommended!