Native Trees and Shrubs of the Florida Keys: A Field Guide (Also South Florida, Cuba, the Bahamas, the Islands of the Caribbean, Parts of Mexico, South and Central America,

James Paul Scurlock.

ISBN 10: 0961915528 / ISBN 13: 9780961915520

Published by Laurel Press, Bethel Park, PA, 1992

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Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to the extremities; a former owner's name and date at the front endpaper; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.65 x 0.6 inches). ix, 220 pages. Profusely illustrated with photographs in color. Language: English. Weight: 17 ounces. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Native Trees and Shrubs of the Florida Keys: A Field Guide (Also South Florida, Cuba, the Bahamas, the Islands of the Caribbean, Parts of Mexico, South and Central America,
• Publisher: Laurel Press, Bethel Park, PA
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0961915528
• ISBN 13: 9780961915520
• Binding: Paperback
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Synopsis

his is the definitive resource to the 160 recognized native trees & shrubs of the Keys, as well as South Florida, Cuba, the Bahamas, tropical Mexico, Central & South America. The 491 full-color, field-taken photographs of flower, fruit, & seed make plant identification easy regardless of season. THREATENED, ENDANGERED, & RARE specimens are labeled to encourage preservation. Clear description of plant habits & characteristics make it indispensable to horticulturalists & gardeners when choosing landscaping material that will thrive despite dry seasons, wet seasons, direct tropical sun, salt spray, insects, & months of neglect. Author-photographer Scurlock has developed & maintained his collection of native & exotic plants on Lower Sugarloaf Key since 1972, relying on natural rainfall & compost, using neither fertilizers nor pesticides. Photographs & descriptions appear together for convenient study. Pages are arranged alphabetically by botanical name, & indexed by both botanical & common names. A simple identification key is included. "A book that botanists can respect & nature lovers can understand." Available direct from Laurel Press, (412) 831-8485.