Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers

California Natural History Guides #74

by Philip A. Munz

Some of the most spectacular and famous spring wildflower displays in California occur in the state's deserts. In fact, California's deserts support a surprisingly rich diversity of plants and animals year-round, making them a rewarding destination for outdoor enthusiasts as well as professional naturalists. First published forty years ago, this popular field guide has never been superseded as a guide to the wildflowers in these botanically rich areas. Easy-to-use, portable, and comprehensive, it has now been thoroughly updated and revised throughout, making it the perfect guide to take along on excursions into the Mojave and Colorado Deserts.

* Includes 220 new color photographs and 123 detailed drawings

* Now identifies more than 240 wildflowers in informative, engaging species accounts

* Covers such popular destinations as Death Valley, Palm Springs, and Joshua Tree National Park

Genres: Nonfiction, Plants, Nature

248 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1962

Reviews

[Amanda]

This is a good summary and classification of the flowers in the deserts of California. The writing was a bit dry, but informative nonetheless.

[pjr8888]

the line drawings are remarkable, delicately exciting.

[Scott Cox]

This is a good introductory guide to California desert wildflowers. The line drawings and photographs are helpful addition to the brief descriptions found in this guide.