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The Mojave Desert eco-region extends from eastern California to northwestern Arizona, southern Nevada, and southwestern Utah, and boasts plant communities as diverse as alkali sinks, dune systems, Joshua tree woodland, pinyon juniper woodland, mixed mojave scrub, and even riparian woodland. Mojave Desert Wildflowers will be appreciated not only by amateur wildflower enthusiasts, but experts will also find the detailed photographs and charts useful in distinguishing among similar species in difficult groups. Species are arranged by color and plant family for easy identification. This guide features 300 of the common species, full-color photographs, detailed descriptions, information on bloom season, and interesting facts about each plant.
| Acknowledgments | viii | |
| Preface | 1 | |
| Map | 2 | |
| Introduction | 3 | |
| Mojave Desert Geography and Climate | 3 | |
| Mojave Desert Topography and Geology | 4 | |
| Mojave Desert Soils and Rock Surfaces | 7 | |
| Past Vegetation of the Mojave | 9 | |
| Past Human Uses of Mojave Desert Plants | 11 | |
| Early Botanical Exploration of the Mojave Desert | 13 | |
| Present Vegetation of the Mojave | 17 | |
| Plant Adaptations to Desert Climate | 27 | |
| Threats to the Mojave Desert Flora | 29 | |
| Present Conservation and Management | 34 | |
| How to Use This Book | 35 | |
| How Plants Get Their Names | 35 | |
| Blue, Purple, and Lavender Flowers | 41 | |
| Pink, Rose, and Magenta Flowers | 77 | |
| Red and Orange Flowers | 113 | |
| White to Cream Flowers | 123 | |
| Yellow Flowers | 187 | |
| Green and Brown Flowers | 265 | |
| Non-Flowering Plants | 301 | |
| Glossary | 308 | |
| For Further Reading | 315 | |
| Index | 320 | |
| About the Author | 339 | |
| About Some of the Photographers | 340 |
Overview
The Mojave Desert eco-region extends from eastern California to northwestern Arizona, southern Nevada, and southwestern Utah, and boasts plant communities as diverse as alkali sinks, dune systems, Joshua tree woodland, pinyon juniper woodland, mixed mojave scrub, and even riparian woodland. Mojave Desert Wildflowers will be appreciated not only by amateur wildflower enthusiasts, but experts will also find the detailed photographs and charts useful in distinguishing among similar species in difficult groups. ...