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Newcomb's Wildflower Guide by Lawrence Newcomb (1989, Trade Paperback)
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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherLittle Brown & Company
ISBN-100316604429
ISBN-139780316604420
eBay Product ID (ePID)161305
Product Key Features
Book TitleNewcomb's Wildflower Guide
Number of Pages490 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPlants / Flowers, Life Sciences / Botany, Reference
Publication Year1989
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Science
AuthorLawrence Newcomb
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight18 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width4.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
ReviewsWill be most useful for the identification of wild plants by amateurs and plant lovers. It is certainly an innovative guide for field trips...-- S. Dillon Ripley , Smithsonian Institution|9780316604420|, "I have tried Newcomb's key on flowers I know, and have been delighted by the ease with which they can be identified. The illustrations seem clear, precise, and definitive. This very salutary combination should make this guide a boon to amateur as well as the professional botanist..."-- Eliot Porter, "Anyone who likes wildflowers and is planning a vacation trip to the North Central or Northeastern states will do well to take along this new guide."-- Dallas Morning News
SynopsisAn ingenious key system for quick, positive field identification of wildflowers, flowering shrubs and vines in Northeastern and North-central North America. Amateur and expert alike can quickly and accurately identify almost any wildflower using Lawrence Newcomb's system, which is based on natural structural features that are easily visible even to the untrained eye. Every time you see an unknown plant, ask yourself the same five questions (related to the type of plant and the structure of its petals and leaves), and you will be directed to the page on which the plant can be found. Beautiful illustrations make confirmation easy.
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- Jul 25, 2016
Organized Reference
Instead of spending hours looking up a plant, whether online or asking a specialist, get this book! If you even know one of the criteria (flower type, plant type, leaf type), Newcomb will guide you in identifying the plant. Newcomb begins with explaining and educating you about the basic criteria, and asking the basic questions that will enable you to identify the plant. The cross reference is easy to navigate. Some illustrations are in color, while others are drawings. In either case, they are good enough to compare to what your eyes are viewing. This is a must have for herbalists and adventures of the wild!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 30, 2024
Excellent Wildflower Book
There are so many drawings and descriptions of flowers, plants, leaves, vines, shrubs, etc. I'll be busy for the next 5 years. The book goes into so much detail, even though 99% of the book is in black and white with a handful of coloured pages, it's still a treasure trove of information.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 02, 2021
Easy To Use Field Guide for Northeast US.
Generally highly regarded as a field guide for Northeast US and I concur. Easy to follow ID process. Good size.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 07, 2020
usable and useful
easy to use, excellent pictures, most pictures are not in colour though. Makes an excellent Christmas gift.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 29, 2020
Nice sized book to have if you enjoy exploring plants.
Nice reference book once you figure out how to use it. Helps if you get a tutorial if you are a beginner.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 29, 2019
good reference guide
This is a very reference heavy book. You'll need to start at the beginning of the book in order to understand structure and shapes of wildflowers, but it is well worth the time.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 24, 2021
Great Deal
the cover is different than the picture, but everything else is greatVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 22, 2021
Love it
This is a great bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
