Description
Features of the guide include:
- Species accounts for nearly all the trees, shrubs, and woody vines of the state, including common and scientific names, descriptions, habitats, and distributions, as well as notes on current and potential species of conservation concern, introduced and invasive species, wildlife and human uses, history, and ecology
- More than 1,500 color photographs highlighting important characters for identification
- County-level distribution maps
- Detailed sections on eco-regions and habitats of Arkansas as they relate to the woody flora
- Visual key to aid in quickly identifying a plant to genus
- Dichotomous keys for the 32 largest genera including the oaks, hickories, and hawthorns
- Full glossary of technical terms featuring botanical drawings
- Complete index of scientific and common names
A field guide designed for outdoor use, โTrees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of Arkansasโ is an encyclopedic resource for identification and appreciation of the stateโs trees, shrubs, and woody vines. The book will appeal to educators, scientists, conservation professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts.ย Foreword by P. Allen Smith.
ISBN: ย 978-0-912456-00-3, 536 pages, paperback, November 2020