Wild Plants of the Sierra Nevada
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The Sierra Nevada of California and Nevada is the longest continuous mountain range in the United States. It contains over 50 percent of California's total flora, approximately 405 plant taxa endemic to the Sierra, and 218 taxa that are considered rare. Wild Plants of the Sierra Nevada offers a comprehensive inventory of the flora of the entire range. The authors describe the natural history and ecology of the Sierra Nevada in terms of plant communities and life zones, and outline the basic principles of ethnobotany, the classification of plants, and the protection of rare species. The plant descriptions are accompanied by line drawings of each major species, and there are a number of "quick keys" to help readers differentiate between similar species.Wild Plants of the Sierra Nevada is the first complete summary of the flora of one of the richest and most diverse botanical regions of North America. The book is a useful reference guide for botanists, hikers, outdoors aficionados, and readers interested in the traditional uses of native plants.
List of Illustrations xiPreface xiiiIntroduction 1Scientific and Common Names 14Rare and Protected Plants 15California Native Groups 17Guidelines for Gathering 17Major Plant GroupsFerns and Fern Allies 19Gymnosperms 30Flowering Plants: Dicots 40Flowering Plants: Monocots 219Appendix 1 Sierra Nevada Habitats and Their Associated Plants and Uses 245Appendix 2 Some Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive Plant Species Found in the Sierra Nevada 267Appendix 3 Scientific and Common Plant Names 268Glossary 277References and Additional Reading 283Index 291
