A Field Guide to the Families and Genera of Woody Plants of North west South America : (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru) : With Supplementary Notes) by Gentry, Alwyn H.; Vasquez, Rodolfo [Illustrator]

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U.S.A.: University of Chicago Press, 1996 Absolutely NEW! « To understand almost any part of the tropical rain forest's fabulously complex web of life, one must first learn to identify a bewildering array of plants. Alwyn Gentry's landmark book, completed just before his tragic death in 1993, is the only field guide to the nearly 250 families of woody plants in the most species-rich region of South America. As a consummate field researcher, Gentry designed this guide to be not just comprehensive, but also easy to use in rigorous field conditions. Unlike many field guides, which rely for their identifications on flowers and fruits that are only present during certain seasons, Gentry's book focuses on characters such as bark, leaves, and odor that are present year-round. His guide is filled with clear illustrations, step-by-step keys to identification, and a wealth of previously unpublished data. All biologists, wildlife managers, conservationists, and government officials concerned… Read More

Paperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This volume is a guide to nearly 250 families of woody plants in a species-rich region of South America. The guide identification methods focus on bark, leaves, and odour that are present all year-round, with step-by-step keys to identi

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Univ of Chicago Pr, 1996. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 920 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.75 inches.

University of Chicago Press, 1996-06-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!