Wildflowers of California [Paperback]

Susan Lamb (Author), Larry Ulrich (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1994

The photographer of this book explores a wide spectrum of native flora in bloom across California. Yet loss of habitat from development and competition from non-native species threaten the state's native plant life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Companion Press; First Edition edition (September 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944197310
• ISBN-13: 978-0944197318
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 9.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,406,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An "Elegant Book of Calif Flora", great coffee table book., July 5, 1999

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This review is from: Wildflowers of California (Paperback)

An "Elegant Book of California Flora" (as stated in the preface). The book has ~135 gorgeous plates of wildflower pictures, some closeup and some landscapes. The flowers are identified with both common names as well as scientific ones. Dates and locations are shown for each photo. This book is more a photographic study than a wildflower identification book.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous book, June 2, 2002

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kerry lattimore (bakersfield, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wildflowers of California (Paperback)

I bought 2 of these for gifts and 1 for myself. The drawings and photos in field guides are always too small. The pictures of flowers in this book leave no doubt about what your're looking at. Non-native (alien) species are identified. Even pine cones and insects are identified. The introduction about habitats, pollinators, soils, climate,etc. is well written. There is a discussion about cameras, lenses and film used. This is not a comprehnsive field guide, but it will help most amateur naturalists identify many common plants. I love this book and hope the authors continue their wonderful work. Last, but perhaps most importantly, this book is incredibly afforable.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Gardens in the wild!", March 31, 2000

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Paul Schilliger - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wildflowers Of California (Hardcover)

This is a book to cherish. Larry Ulrich's large format photography brings us into a world of beauty. From the grand views to the tiny details, everything is perfection. All flowers were taken in their setting and at their best. I have the 1994 edition. Printing is one of the sharpest I have seen and colors are sumptuous.