Flora of Colorado, Second Edition

Flora of Colorado, Second EditionColorado hosts an extraordinary range of ecosystems and vegetation communities, spanning elevations from 3,500 to over 14,000 feet and supporting nearly 3,200 vascular plant species. This volume provides a comprehensive dichotomous key to the vascular plants of Colorado, complete with detailed descriptions, distribution maps, habitat information, flowering periods, and elevation ranges for all species. Color photographs are included for approximately

identifying 4 major floristic regions

vegetation maps

summaries of the number of documented species per county

and nine taxa not previously reported

30 varieties

and use of the Canary flora and containing a guide to places of botanical interest

a total of about 2

The largest parts of the book are two major lists

The illustrations of over 70 houseplants are in themselves artistic and stunning

The flora includes 2

the taxa are arranged alphabetically

The depth and breadth of this monograph is extremely impressive