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Newcomb's Wildflower Guide by Lawrence Newcomb

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Condition
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
Personalize
No
Type
Reference
Era
1970s
Signed
No
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Personalized
No
Original Language
English
Intended Audience
Adults
Inscribed
No
Vintage
Yes
ISBN
9780316604420
Book Title
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide
Item Length
7.7in
Publisher
Little Brown & Company
Publication Year
1989
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.9in
Author
Lawrence Newcomb
Genre
Nature, Science
Topic
Plants / Flowers, Life Sciences / Botany, Reference
Item Width
4.8in
Item Weight
18.1 Oz
Number of Pages
490 Pages

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An ingenious key system for quick, positive field identification of wildflowers, flowering shrubs and vines in Northeastern and North-central North America. Amateur and expert alike can quickly and accurately identify almost any wildflower using Lawrence Newcomb's system, which is based on natural structural features that are easily visible even to the untrained eye. Every time you see an unknown plant, ask yourself the same five questions (related to the type of plant and the structure of its petals and leaves), and you will be directed to the page on which the plant can be found. Beautiful illustrations make confirmation easy.

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Publisher
Little Brown & Company
ISBN-10
0316604429
ISBN-13
9780316604420
eBay Product ID (ePID)
161305

Product Key Features

Book Title
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide
Author
Lawrence Newcomb
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Plants / Flowers, Life Sciences / Botany, Reference
Publication Year
1989
Genre
Nature, Science
Number of Pages
490 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
7.7in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
4.8in
Item Weight
18.1 Oz

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Reviews
Will be most useful for the identification of wild plants by amateurs and plant lovers. It is certainly an innovative guide for field trips...-- S. Dillon Ripley , Smithsonian Institution|9780316604420|, "I have tried Newcomb's key on flowers I know, and have been delighted by the ease with which they can be identified. The illustrations seem clear, precise, and definitive. This very salutary combination should make this guide a boon to amateur as well as the professional botanist..."-- Eliot Porter, "Anyone who likes wildflowers and is planning a vacation trip to the North Central or Northeastern states will do well to take along this new guide."-- Dallas Morning News
Intended Audience
Trade
Illustrated
Yes

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    Organized Reference

    Instead of spending hours looking up a plant, whether online or asking a specialist, get this book! If you even know one of the criteria (flower type, plant type, leaf type), Newcomb will guide you in identifying the plant. Newcomb begins with explaining and educating you about the basic criteria, and asking the basic questions that will enable you to identify the plant. The cross reference is easy to navigate. Some illustrations are in color, while others are drawings. In either case, they are good enough to compare to what your eyes are viewing. This is a must have for herbalists and adventures of the wild!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: grandeagleretail

  • A great companion - a taxonomist's best friend :-)

    This is the book of choice for wildflower taxonomy classes and even government botanists everywhere I've botanized around the country (which so far is only as far west as MN, and south to NC/TN). Very simple to use, accurate sketches, and a great selection of species. Definitely not comprehensive, but very rarely have I run across a plant I cannot find in there. Somewhat limited use when flowering parts are not available, but the index includes common and scientific names to search with as well. A great reference companion to keep on hand for anyone with an interest or job that relates to plant ID.

  • Easy To Use Field Guide for Northeast US.

    Generally highly regarded as a field guide for Northeast US and I concur. Easy to follow ID process. Good size.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: r_rekt_m2kvm3

  • usable and useful

    easy to use, excellent pictures, most pictures are not in colour though. Makes an excellent Christmas gift.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books

  • Nice sized book to have if you enjoy exploring plants.

    Nice reference book once you figure out how to use it. Helps if you get a tutorial if you are a beginner.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: greatbookprices1