Trees of Panama and Costa Rica

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Nature, Plant Life, Trees, Biography & Memoir, Reference, Travel
Cover of the book Trees of Panama and Costa Rica by Richard Condit, Rolando Pérez, Nefertaris Daguerre, Princeton University Press
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Author: Richard Condit, Rolando Pérez, Nefertaris Daguerre ISBN: 9781400836178
Publisher: Princeton University Press Publication: November 8, 2010
Imprint: Princeton University Press Language: English
Author: Richard Condit, Rolando Pérez, Nefertaris Daguerre
ISBN: 9781400836178
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication: November 8, 2010
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Language: English

This is the first field guide dedicated to the diverse tree species of Panama and Costa Rica. Featuring close to 500 tropical tree species, Trees of Panama and Costa Rica includes superb color photos, abundant color distribution maps, and concise descriptions of key characteristics, making this guide readily accessible to botanists, biologists, and casual nature lovers alike.

The invaluable introductory chapters discuss tree diversity in Central America and the basics of tree identification. Family and species accounts are treated alphabetically and describe family size, number of genera and species, floral characteristics, and relative abundance. Color distribution maps supplement the useful species descriptions, and facing-page photographic plates detail bark, leaf, flower, or fruit of the species featured. Helpful appendices contain a full glossary, a comprehensive guide to leaf forms, and a list of families not covered.

  • The only tree guide to cover both Panama and Costa Rica together
  • Covers almost 500 species
  • 438 high-resolution color photos
  • 480 color distribution maps and two general maps
  • Concise and jargon-free descriptions of key characteristics for every species
  • Full glossary and guide to leaf forms included
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This is the first field guide dedicated to the diverse tree species of Panama and Costa Rica. Featuring close to 500 tropical tree species, Trees of Panama and Costa Rica includes superb color photos, abundant color distribution maps, and concise descriptions of key characteristics, making this guide readily accessible to botanists, biologists, and casual nature lovers alike.

The invaluable introductory chapters discuss tree diversity in Central America and the basics of tree identification. Family and species accounts are treated alphabetically and describe family size, number of genera and species, floral characteristics, and relative abundance. Color distribution maps supplement the useful species descriptions, and facing-page photographic plates detail bark, leaf, flower, or fruit of the species featured. Helpful appendices contain a full glossary, a comprehensive guide to leaf forms, and a list of families not covered.

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