Cactus of Texas Field Guide

by Nora and Rick Bowers, Stan Tekiela

Overview

Learn to Identify Cacti in Texas!

With this famous field guide by Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers, and Stan Tekiela, you can make cactus identification simple, informative, and productive. Learn about 80 of the most common and widespread species found in the state, organized by shape. Just look at the overall plant or stem shape, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.

Book Features

• Range maps and shape icons that help narrow your search
• More photos per cactus than any other field guide, making visual identification quick and easy
• Compare feature to help you decide between look-alikes
• Close-up images of spines, flowers, and fruit to aid identification
• Fascinating natural history about 80 cactus species of Texas

Grab the Cactus of Texas Field Guide for your next outing to help ensure that you positively identify the cacti you see.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591932123
Publisher:	Adventure Publications, Incorporated
Publication date:	05/28/2009
Series:	Cacti Identification Guides
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	672,472
Product dimensions:	4.30(w) x 5.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Nora Bowers is a writer and photographer. A member of the North American Nature Photography Association, Nora’s credits include Birder’s World Magazine, as well as many books and calendars. She is coauthor of field guides for several states. Rick Bowers is a photographer, naturalist, and writer. He has been photographing nature for more than 35 years. Rick’s photo credits span the gamut, from National Geographic to local publications. He is coauthor of field guides for several states. Stan Tekiela is a naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer and is the originator of the popular state-specific field guide series. 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. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Sample Pages

The Cacti

• Spineless
• Pincushion
• Pineapple/Beehive
• Fishhook
• Hedgehog
• Barrel
• Prickly Pear
• Dog Cholla
• Cholla
• Desert Night-blooming Cereus
• Barbed Wire Cactus

Glossary

Detailed Range Maps

Checklist/Index

Photo Credits

About the Authors

Rulers