Book ID: 93050
Gargiullo, Margaret B., Barbara Magnuson and Larry Kimball
A Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica. 2008. 1395 col. photographs. XLVIII, 494 p. gr8vo. Cloth.
Provides a thorough survey of more than 850 plant species, from thewidespread and familiar to the highly unusual. Every species isaccompanied by colour photos and a concise yet detailed description.Introductory chapters on geography, climate, notes for photographers,tropical plant ecology, methods, distribution and commonness of plants,how to use this book, illustrated plant terms, followed by chapters ontall trees, shrubs and small trees, woody vines (lianas), herbaceousvines, herbs, grasses and sedges, and ferns and other seedless plants.