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A field guide to plants of Costa Rica / Margaret B. Gargiullo ; with photographs by Barbara L. Magnuson & Larry D. Kimball.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.Description: xlviii, 494 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color) ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780195188240
  • 0195188241
  • 9780195188257
  • 019518825X
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • QK217 .G37 2008
Other classification:
  • WL 1278
  • 23
  • 42.44
  • WI 9140
Online resources:
Contents:
Palms and palm-like plants -- Tall Trees -- Shrubs and small trees -- Woody Vines (Lianas) -- Herbaceous vines -- Herbs -- Grasses and grass-like plants -- Ferns and other seedless plants.
Review: "At the Biological Crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts one of the widest varieties of plants in the world. Its habitats range from tidal mangrove swamps and lowland rainforests to dry tropical forests and a wide variety of mountain environments." "A 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 nearly 1,400 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."--BOOK JACKET.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Tall Shelves QK217 .G27 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39352800166654
Total holds: 0

Includes bibliographical references (pages 469-478) and index.

Palms and palm-like plants -- Tall Trees -- Shrubs and small trees -- Woody Vines (Lianas) -- Herbaceous vines -- Herbs -- Grasses and grass-like plants -- Ferns and other seedless plants.

"At the Biological Crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts one of the widest varieties of plants in the world. Its habitats range from tidal mangrove swamps and lowland rainforests to dry tropical forests and a wide variety of mountain environments." "A 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 nearly 1,400 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."--BOOK JACKET.

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