Forest Trees: A Guide to the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic Regions of the United States - Hardcover

Samuelson, Lisa J.; Hogan, Michael E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130221341 ISBN 13: 9780130221346

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2002

Synopsis

Through the use of over 800 color photographs and concise botanical descriptions, this comprehensive manual identifies over 239 forest tree species common to the southeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Detailed photographs of leaf, twig, bark, flower, and fruit characteristics are presented next to species descriptions for easy reference. Each species description includes: common names; a “Quick Guide” stressing key features; concise descriptions of leaves, twigs, bark, flower, fruit, and form; habitat and ecology; a map of the geographical range; the species' uses; and the derivation of the botanical name. For foresters, county extension agents, environmental scientists, ecologists, and botanists.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0130221341
• ISBN 13: 9780130221346
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 528