Natural History Wanderings

The second edition of WILDFLOWERS OF NEVADA AND PLACER COUNTIES, CALIFORNIA published by Redbud Chapter, California Native Plant Society is now out

The second edition of this versatile guide describes over 500 species of wildflowers found in Nevada and Placer Counties, a richly diverse region home to 38 percent of all plants known to grow wild in California—rendering the book useful well beyond county lines. The new edition includes an easy-to-use plant identification key, along with drawings of plant anatomy and icons for each plant family. Illustrated with over 600 color photographs, close-ups and landscapes, the book features habitat descriptions and tips on places to see bountiful wildflower displays. Useful to casual hikers and avid botanists alike. It is available at the CNPS store at https://store.cnps.org/collections/frontpage/products/wildflowers-of-nevada-and-placer-counties-california-second-edition