AVAILABLE FOR SALE AND DISTRIBUTION: SPRING, 2008

• 400 superb photographs to aid in understanding the wonder and complexity of the Sonoran Desert and its inhabitants.
• Describes in depth, and beautifully illustrates 315 plant species. Enables the reader to identify correctly the stunning beautiful plants of the Sonoran Desert.
• Provides coverage of the commonly found annuals, perennials, cacti, shrubs, and trees.
• Special help in distinguishing between plants that can be easily confused and incorrectly identified.
• A host of desert creatures are pictured; fascinating aspects of their behavior and contributions to desert life are described and explained.
• An easy-to-understand glossary that covers more than  200 simply described technical terms.
• Provides a thoughtful and insightful understanding of this special and unique ecosystem.
• Considerable materials are provided for the more advanced reader including keys to species, genera, and families.
• Carried easily when you venture out to enjoy the desert. Designed to enable the whole family to better understand, and more fully enjoy their time together in this special place of continued wonder.

 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
10    How To Use This Guide
13    The Botany That Is Helpful To Know
20    A Final Suggestion
21    Cacti
50    Yuccas & Others
61    White, White-Green & Green
116  Yellow
179  Red, Pink, Magenta & Purple
210  Orange & Apricot
218  Blue, Violet & Lavender
238 Large Trees & Shrubs
288 For the Advanced Reader
310 Glossary
314  References
315  Acknowledgments
315 Technical Aspects
316 About the Author
317 Index