{"product_id":"9781607321415","title":"Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope, Fourth Edition \u003cbr\u003eA Field Guide to the Vascular Plants","description":"\u003ci\u003eColorado Flora: Eastern Slope\u003c\/i\u003e describes the remarkable flora of the state, distinctive in its altitudinal range, numerous microhabitats, and ancient and rare plants. Together with \u003ci\u003eColorado Flora: Western Slope, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, these volumes are designed to educate local amateurs and professionals in the recognition of vascular plant species and encourage informed stewardship of our biological heritage. \u003cp\u003eThese thoroughly revised and updated editions reflect current taxonomic knowledge. The authors describe botanical features of this unparalleled biohistorical region and its mountain ranges, basins, and plains and discuss plant geography, giving detailed notes on habitat, ecology, and range. The keys recount interesting anecdotes and introductions for each plant family. The book is rounded out with historical background of botanical work in the state, suggested readings, glossary, index to scientific and common names, references, and hundreds of illustrations. The books also contain a new contribution from Donald R. Farrar and Steve J. Popovich on moonworts. The fourth editions of \u003ci\u003eColorado Flora: Eastern Slope\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eColorado Flora: Western Slope\u003c\/i\u003e are ideal for both student and scientist and essential for readers interested in Colorado's plant life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University Press of Colorado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47174139150576,"sku":"9781607321415","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781607321415_p0.jpg?v=1763833215","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781607321415","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}