Title
Wayside Trees of Tropical Florida : a guide to the native and exotic trees and palms of Miami and tropical south Florida
Files
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Description
Wayside Trees is an beautifully illustrated guide to Florida trees growing south of Lake Okeechobee. It covers both native and exotic species in the areas of Miami to Palm Beach on the east coast, and Naples to Fort Meyers on the west. The introduction describes environmental, cultural and economic importance of trees, while a non-technical key provides a means for even non-specialists to identify the 167 most common species. The bulk of the book consists of illustrated descriptions of the trees, arranged by plant family, and includes ecological and cultural information on each species. Lavishly illustrated with over 1200 color photographs and diagrams, the book is designed to serve homeowners, gardeners, teachers and students, as well as environmental professionals. It is also a useful guide to urban tropical trees growing outside south Florida. The authors, a botanist and a graphic artist, have 70 collective years of experience living, working, and loving the trees of south Florida.
ISBN
0982271549
Publication Date
2011
Publisher
Tellus Books
City
Mebane, NC
Recommended Citation
Lee, David W. and West, Stacy, "Wayside Trees of Tropical Florida : a guide to the native and exotic trees and palms of Miami and tropical south Florida" Tellus Books, Mebane, NC (2011). Books. Book 1. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/books/1
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Introductory text is available for preview from the link above. The full version can be purchased from the "Buy This Book" link or accessed through the FIU libraries.