Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Nora Mays Bowers is a writer and nature photographer. She likes being outdoors—looking at birds, wildlife, and plants. Long ago, she earned a Master of Science degree in Ecology from the University of Arizona. She is the primary author of Wildflowers of Arizona, Wildflowers of the Carolinas, Wildflowers of Texas, Cactus of Texas, Cactus of the Southwest, and Kaufman Focus Guides: Mammals of North America. Most of the photographs in these guides were taken by her and her husband, Rick.
Rick Bowers began birding at age 10 while living on Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. In less than a year he was leading birders to the specialty birds of southeastern Arizona, and he continued to lead tours during high school and college. After college, Rick led bird-watching tours for Victor Emanuel Nature Tours for 16 years. Now, when not working on books or photography, Rick leads photography and birding tours around the world through his company, Bowers Birding & Photo Safaris.
Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guide series that includes Birds of Arizona Field Guide. Stan has authored more than 190 educational books, including field guides, quick guides, nature books, children’s books, playing cards, and more, presenting many species of animals and plants. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.
Identify Arizona wildflowers with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.
With this famous field guide by Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers, and Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don’t grow in Arizona. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the state. They’re organized in the field guide by color and then by size for ease of use. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.
This new edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of the authors’ expert insights. So grab the Wildflowers of Arizona Field Guide for your next outing—to help you positively identify the wildflowers you see.
Book Features
- 200 species: Only Arizona wildflowers!
- Simple color guide: See a purple flower? Go to the purple section
- Fact-filled information and stunning professional photographs
- Icons that make visual identification quick and easy
- Naturalist notes, including tidbits and facts
- Plants typical of Arizona
Introduction
Sample Pages
The Wildflowers
- Flowers That Are Mostly Blue
- Flowers That Are Mostly Green
- Flowers That Are Mostly Orange
- Flowers That Have Prominent Pink
- Flowers That Are Mostly Purple
- Flowers That Are Mostly Red
- Flowers That Are Mostly White
- Flowers That Are Mostly Yellow
Common Nonnative and/or Invasive Species in Arizona
Glossary
Checklist/Index by Species
About the Authors
Butterflyweed
Asclepias tuberosa
Family: Dogbane (Apocynaceae)
Height: 12–24" (30–61 cm)
Flower: large flat cluster, 2–3" (5–7.5 cm) wide, of small, deep-orange flowers; each 3/8" (0.9 cm) wide, with downward-curving petals; flower color varies from all yellow to red
Leaf: hairy lance-shaped leaves, 2–6" (5–15 cm) long, widen near tips and are toothless; hairy stem
Fruit: erect narrow green pod, turning brown, 6" (15 cm) long, is covered with fine hairs; pods are in small clusters and have large brown seeds with silken “parachutes” to carry away each seed
Bloom: May–Sep
Cycle/Origin: perennial; native
Zone/Habitat: grasslands and montane at 4,000–8,000' (1,220–1,830 m); clearings in pine forests
Range: northern half and southeastern part of Arizona
Notes: Also called butterfly milkweed, although it lacks milky sap. Found in clumps, the species name tuberosa refers to its large taproot, which makes it nearly impossible to transplant. Can be grown from seed. Single stems branch only near the top, and flower clusters harbor up to 25 flowers. Roots and stems have been used in folk medicine. A host plant for gray hairstreak and monarch butterfly caterpillars.
The Wildflower Identification Guides are state- or region-specific field guides. They utilize a user-friendly format to make wildflower identification simple, informative, and fun. Featuring full-color photography, each book conveniently organizes wildflowers—only species found in that state—by color and size. Readers open the book to the correct section, where every species gets a full-page photo with a corresponding full-page description that includes height, flower, leaf, fruit, habitat, range, and more, not to mention the author’s fascinating naturalist notes. At 4.38" x 6", the compact books are easy to carry on hikes and easy to keep handy in a backpack or camper. All of the Wildflower Identification Guides are over 400 pages, include at least 200 species, and are priced below $20.
Identify Arizona wildflowers with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.
With this famous field guide by Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers, and Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don’t grow in Arizona. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the state. They’re organized in the field guide by color and then by size for ease of use. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.
This new edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of the authors’ expert insights. So grab the Wildflowers of Arizona Field Guide for your next outing—to help you positively identify the wildflowers you see.
Book Features
- 200 species: Only Arizona wildflowers!
- Simple color guide: See a purple flower? Go to the purple section
- Fact-filled information and stunning professional photographs
- Icons that make visual identification quick and easy
- Naturalist notes, including tidbits and facts
- Plants typical of Arizona
Introduction
Sample Pages
The Wildflowers
- Flowers That Are Mostly Blue
- Flowers That Are Mostly Green
- Flowers That Are Mostly Orange
- Flowers That Have Prominent Pink
- Flowers That Are Mostly Purple
- Flowers That Are Mostly Red
- Flowers That Are Mostly White
- Flowers That Are Mostly Yellow
Common Nonnative and/or Invasive Species in Arizona
Glossary
Checklist/Index by Species
About the Authors
Butterflyweed
Asclepias tuberosa
Family: Dogbane (Apocynaceae)
Height: 12–24" (30–61 cm)
Flower: large flat cluster, 2–3" (5–7.5 cm) wide, of small, deep-orange flowers; each 3/8" (0.9 cm) wide, with downward-curving petals; flower color varies from all yellow to red
Leaf: hairy lance-shaped leaves, 2–6" (5–15 cm) long, widen near tips and are toothless; hairy stem
Fruit: erect narrow green pod, turning brown, 6" (15 cm) long, is covered with fine hairs; pods are in small clusters and have large brown seeds with silken “parachutes” to carry away each seed
Bloom: May–Sep
Cycle/Origin: perennial; native
Zone/Habitat: grasslands and montane at 4,000–8,000' (1,220–1,830 m); clearings in pine forests
Range: northern half and southeastern part of Arizona
Notes: Also called butterfly milkweed, although it lacks milky sap. Found in clumps, the species name tuberosa refers to its large taproot, which makes it nearly impossible to transplant. Can be grown from seed. Single stems branch only near the top, and flower clusters harbor up to 25 flowers. Roots and stems have been used in folk medicine. A host plant for gray hairstreak and monarch butterfly caterpillars.
The Wildflower Identification Guides are state- or region-specific field guides. They utilize a user-friendly format to make wildflower identification simple, informative, and fun. Featuring full-color photography, each book conveniently organizes wildflowers—only species found in that state—by color and size. Readers open the book to the correct section, where every species gets a full-page photo with a corresponding full-page description that includes height, flower, leaf, fruit, habitat, range, and more, not to mention the author’s fascinating naturalist notes. At 4.38" x 6", the compact books are easy to carry on hikes and easy to keep handy in a backpack or camper. All of the Wildflower Identification Guides are over 400 pages, include at least 200 species, and are priced below $20.
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Nora Mays Bowers is a writer and nature photographer. She likes being outdoors—looking at birds, wildlife, and plants. Long ago, she earned a Master of Science degree in Ecology from the University of Arizona. She is the primary author of Wildflowers of Arizona, Wildflowers of the Carolinas, Wildflowers of Texas, Cactus of Texas, Cactus of the Southwest, and Kaufman Focus Guides: Mammals of North America. Most of the photographs in these guides were taken by her and her husband, Rick.
Rick Bowers began birding at age 10 while living on Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. In less than a year he was leading birders to the specialty birds of southeastern Arizona, and he continued to lead tours during high school and college. After college, Rick led bird-watching tours for Victor Emanuel Nature Tours for 16 years. Now, when not working on books or photography, Rick leads photography and birding tours around the world through his company, Bowers Birding & Photo Safaris.
Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guide series that includes Birds of Arizona Field Guide. Stan has authored more than 190 educational books, including field guides, quick guides, nature books, children’s books, playing cards, and more, presenting many species of animals and plants. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.