Conifers of California

An attractive and informative guide to the state's native cone-bearing trees and shrubs, serving as both a natural history and field guide. Each species narrative is accompanied by illustrations and photos, detailed identification information, and information on a tree's habitat, distribution, uses, and place in the early botanical and historical literature of the state. Richly illustrated, the guide offers 54 original, full-page color botanical illustrations, 54 color range maps, and 165 gorgeous color photos of every type of tree. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)