Grasses Of The Trans Pecos And Adjacent Areas

Author : A. Michael Powell
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 9780292765535
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Grasses of the Trans-Pecos and Adjacent Areas written by A. Michael Powell and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1994-11-21 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A work that describes 1231 species of woody plants with 1240 illustrations.

Author : A. Michael Powell
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ISBN 13 : 9781889878591
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Flowering Plants of Trans-Pecos Texas and Adjacent Areas written by A. Michael Powell and published by . This book was released on 2018-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : A. Michael Powell
Publisher : Texas Tech University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780896725317
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cacti of the Trans-Pecos & Adjacent Areas written by A. Michael Powell and published by Texas Tech University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Southwest Book of the Year * 2005 Southwest Book Award "[A] monumental study." --Review of Texas Books "A reliable and handy general reference for those with an interest in cacti inside and outside this region. Recommended." --Choice "These authors have . . . provided the world with the much needed scientific clarification on this family of succulent plants that humans have loved and hated for thousands of years." --Sida "Information: Wow! . . . For both lay readers and for researchers looking for lots of data about the cacti of this rich flora, this book offers fascinating details presented in a very readable fashion." --Cactus and Succulents Journal "This will be the standard reference for decades to come."--Southwest Books of the Year Of the 132 species and varieties of cacti in Texas, about 104 of them occur in the fifteen counties of the Trans-Pecos region. This volume includes full descriptions of those many genera, species, and varieties of cacti, with sixty-four maps showing the distribution of each species in the region. The descriptions follow the latest findings of cactus researchers worldwide and include scientific names; common names; identifying characters based on vegetative habit, flowers, fruit, and seeds; identification of flowerless specimens; and phenology and biosystematics. The introduction--full of details about the biology and morphology of the family Cactaceae, the uses of cacti, and the horticulture and conservation of cacti--is an important reference for general readers. More than three hundred beautiful full-color photographs of the cacti in flower and in fruit, all cross-referenced to their description in the text, highlight the book. A glossary of cactus terms, an exhaustive list of literature, and a thorough index complete the book.

Author : Sharon C. Yarborough
Publisher : Texas Tech University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780896724761
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ferns and Fern Allies of the Trans-Pecos and Adjacent Areas written by Sharon C. Yarborough and published by Texas Tech University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Far western Texas and the Chihuahuan desert are hardly areas that evoke ferns. But herbarium curator Yarborough and biology professor Powell, both with Sul Ross State U., describe 78 Trans- Pecos species of ferns and closely related plants. The book includes b & w illustrations and a glossary. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : A. Michael Powell
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 029278788X
Total Pages : 685 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trees & Shrubs of the Trans-Pecos and Adjacent Areas written by A. Michael Powell and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published by the Big Bend Natural History Association in 1988 as Trees & Shrubs of Trans-Pecos Texas, this book is the only keyed guide to the more than 400 species of woody plants native to the Trans-Pecos region and adjacent areas in eastern New Mexico and northern Mexico. A. Michael Powell has significantly revised and expanded this edition, including nomenclature changes for 62 genera and new distribution information for 60 genera.

Author : Jackie M. Poole
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781585445578
Total Pages : 666 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rare Plants of Texas written by Jackie M. Poole and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1987, more than 225 species have been identified and described as endangered, imperiled, or declining. Complete with photographs, line drawings, and county maps, this book describes the officially listed, candidate, and species-of-concern plants in Texas. Individual accounts include information on distribution, habitat, physical description, flowering time, federal and state status, similar species, and published references.

Author : Brian R. Chapman
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623498627
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Natural History of the Trans-Pecos written by Brian R. Chapman and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2020-09-25 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last frontier in Texas, the Trans-Pecos region is an immense and remote series of desert basins in the western-most part of the state. Columns of rock and stony debris dot the landscape, with various peaks, such as the notable El Capitan, rising from a long-forgotten sea floor. While the acidic and shallow desert soil only allows for scrubby vegetation in many places, what survives is rugged, colorful, and adaptable. Far from just an arid region, however, the Trans-Pecos is also home to grasslands, wetlands, and even woodlands. Animal life varies considerably, from the Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Desert Cicada to Bighorn Sheep, Black Bears, and Mountain Lions. Complete with an introduction chronicling the stories of biologists and naturalists who have explored and defined the ecological areas of Texas over time, The Natural History of the Trans-Pecos explores the formation of the region more than 600 million years ago, the adaptability of its ecosystems, and the conservation efforts to keep these wildly diverse environments flourishing. Detailed descriptions, vivid anecdotes, and vibrant pictures of the features that make this region so unique emphasize the rugged grandeur of the Trans-Pecos.

Author : Lynne M. Weber
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623494966
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nature Watch Big Bend written by Lynne M. Weber and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2017-02-17 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this information-packed, month-to-month guide to the wildlife, plants, and natural events that define the seasonal cycles in Big Bend National Park, naturalists Lynne and Jim Weber offer a richly illustrated guide to the natural rhythms of this beautiful and remote region in far West Texas. If you're on the lookout for deer in January, tracking hummingbirds in August, photographing wildflowers in September, or listening to frog choruses after a summer rain—the authors provide “Where to Watch” suggestions on when and how to see these and many other park inhabitants, from beavers and bats to lizards and dragonflies. Each chapter features a weather and temperature chart, photographs, and eye-catching illustrations by Lynne Weber. Whether you are a casual tourist or a frequent visitor to Big Bend, the authors hope that knowing what to look for during your stay in one of the nation’s largest national parks will heighten your awareness, sharpen your observation skills, and enhance your overall experience in this iconic Texas landscape.

Author : Roy Morey
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1648431070
Total Pages : 1134 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Other Side of Nowhere written by Roy Morey and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2024-06-18 with total page 1134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acquired by the State of Texas in 1988 and first opened to the public as Big Bend State Natural Area in 1991, Big Bend Ranch State Park (BBR) lies within the southern Big Bend of the Trans-Pecos, encompassing some 492 square miles of the Chihuahuan Desert and representing nearly half the total acreage of the Texas state park system. Unlike nearby Big Bend National Park—BBR is relatively undiscovered, wild, challenging, and slightly intimidating. BBR is the “Other” Big Bend, christened the “Other Side of Nowhere,” a rugged wilderness outback for the adventuresome with 238 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding and 70 miles of challenging four-wheel drive roads where visitors can explore stunning geological features, remnants of the area’s 11,000-year human history, and a diversity of flora and fauna that rivals any area in the state. In this guidebook, photographer and naturalist Roy Morey walks visitors through the wild landscape, sharing what he has learned during eleven years of studying and photographing Big Bend Ranch State Park. Organized around the six physiographic regions of the park as outlined by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, The Other Side of Nowhere guides readers through the features and locations of the park and includes a field guide section with informative profiles and vivid imagery of 281 plant species. This definitive guide to Big Bend Ranch State Park is a must-have for visitors and an important botanical resource for the greater Big Bend and Trans-Pecos areas.

Author : Bruce A. Glasrud
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623491053
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Big Bend's Ancient and Modern Past written by Bruce A. Glasrud and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2013-09-18 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Bend region of Texas—variously referred to as “El Despoblado” (the uninhabited land), “a land of contrasts,” “Texas’ last frontier,” or simply as part of the Trans-Pecos—enjoys a long, colorful, and eventful history, a history that began before written records were maintained. With Big Bend’s Ancient and Modern Past, editors Bruce A. Glasrud and Robert J. Mallouf provide a helpful compilation of articles originally published in the Journal of Big Bend Studies, reviewing the unique past of the Big Bend area from the earliest habitation to 1900. Scholars of the region investigate not only the peoples who have successively inhabited it but also the nature of the environment and the responses to that environment. As the studies in this book demonstrate, the character of the region has, to a great extent, dictated its history. The study of Big Bend history is also the study of borderlands history. Studying and researching across borders or boundaries, whether national, state, or regional, requires a focus on the factors that often both unite and divide the inhabitants. The dual nature of citizenship, of land holding, of legal procedures and remedies, of education, and of history permeate the lives and livelihoods of past and present residents of the Big Bend.