Native Trees and Shrubs of the Florida Keys: A Field Guide

Scurlock, James Paul

ISBN 10: 0961915501 / ISBN 13: 9780961915506

Published by Laurel Pr, 1987

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Native Trees and Shrubs of the Florida Keys: A Field Guide
• Publisher: Laurel Pr
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0961915501
• ISBN 13: 9780961915506
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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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.