Trees and Shrubs of British Columbia (Royal British Columbia Museum Handbook) - Softcover

Brayshaw, T. Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0774805641 ISBN 13: 9780774805643

Publisher: Univ of British Columbia Pr, 1996

Synopsis

A guide to native and naturalized species of woody plants in the province, describing some 300 species, subspecies, and varieties. Each description is accompanied by b&w illustrations of leaves, flowers, fruit, and woody parts. Includes identification keys, and an illustrated glossary. For students and hobbyists. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About this title

About the Author:

T. Christopher Brayshaw is Curator Emeritus of Botany at the Royal British Columbia Museum.

Review:

If you are at all interested in what comprises that magnificent green growth out there, this easy-to-use guidebook will be indispensable. -- Will Wigle, The Province In writing the present Trees and Shrubs of British Columbia, Brayshaw has made significant revisions and updates regarding taxonomy, nomenclature, species included and keys. The result is an impressive treatise that describes all woody species in BC from the tallest tree to mat-forming alpine species. -- Wilf Nicholls, Discovery Christopher Brayshaw... has produced another fine edition of this useful handbook on B.C.'s trees and shrubs. The attractive guide includes new material, revised nomenclature and keys, and updated sources. ...technical but user-friendly text... References, an index, and an especially useful glossary are provided. The volume will serve as a valuable resource guide in the province. -- Patrick Colgan, Canadian Book Review Annual, 1996

About this edition

• Publisher: Univ of British Columbia Pr
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0774805641
• ISBN 13: 9780774805643
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 374