Plants of Northern California is an informative guide to the rich and varied flora of Northern California. From lush riparian forests along the rivers and streams to oak woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, and the ephemeral pools known as vernal pools, this revised handy volume enables both amateur and professional to quickly and accurately identify more than 560 Northern Californian plants. Look Inside to Find, Descriptive text that includes blooming period, elevation, and habitat, Species organized by color and family, Plant characteristics in easy-to-understand terms, Tips on how to distinguish similar-looking species, Notes on ethnobotanical uses, history, and other interesting facts, Glossary of botanical terms Meet Your Local Expert Eva Begley holds a Ph.D. in botany from the University of California at Davis. She has had a long career in research, teaching, landscape architecture, and environmental planning and lives in Sacramento, California. Let Falcon Be Your Guide Falcon is the premier publisher of outdoor recreation guidebooks in North America. Written by and for outdoor enthusiasts, these guides not only provide you with the skills you need but also take you along with our authoritative local experts on these experiences of a lifetime.