Native Cacti of California

The Native Cacti of California by Lyman Benson. Published by Stanford University Press, Stanford, CA, 1979. 1st Edition Unknown Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall.) Condition: Nr Fine in Good DJ. DJ chipped at top edge, tape repair. 243 Pgs. 0804706964. Designed for use by both botanist and layman, this is a heavily illustrated, botanically and taxonomically detailed treatment of every species, variety, and major hybrid form of cactus growing as a native or naturalized plant in California. Although the arrangement of the book is scientifically formal, technical terms are kept to a minimum. Keys are provided for determining the scientific or popular name of any cactus occurring in the state, and each is described in some detail, including some discussion of ecology and physiology, and other matters beyond plant form and identification. Almost all the species are illustrated by photos, line drawings, or both. Distributional maps indicate the areas in which the species and varieties are known definitely to occur. Description text copyright 2018 BooksForComfort. Item ID 32630.