Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast

This easy-to-use field guide features 794 species of plants commonly found along the Pacific coast from Oregon to Alaska, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatic plants, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens.

Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast covers the coastal region of from shoreline to alpine, including the western slope of the Cascades, including: 1100 color photographsMore than 1000 line drawings and silhouettesClear species descriptions and keys to groupsDescriptions of each plant's habitat and range794 color range mapsIndexes for Latin and common namesIllustrated glossary

Rich and engaging notes on each species describe indigenous and other local uses of plants for food, medicine and implements, along with unique characteristics of the plants and the origins of their names. For both amateurs and professionals, this is the best, most accessible, most up-to-date guide of its kind.