50 Keystone Flora Species of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest
A Pocket Guide
About the Book
A compact, user-friendly field guide to 50 of the most prominent and ecologically significant plant species of the west coast, from British Columbia to Northern California.
A keystone species is an organism that defines and supports an entire ecosystem, filling a vital ecological niche. Without these species, the ecosystem would be radically altered or even collapse. This pocket-sized field guide by bestselling naturalist Collin Varner highlights 50 keystone trees, flowering plants, fruit-bearing plants, marine plants, and fungi found across the Pacific Northwest bioregion—including Douglas Fir, Sitka Spruce, Large-leafed Lupine, Wild Mint, Salal, Salmonberry, Marine Eelgrass, Red-belted Polypore, and more.
Each entry features clear photography, etymology, descriptions, habitat information, risks and warnings. This convenient and easy reference is perfect for casual walkers, hikers, campers, and beachcombers, and draws awareness to the importance of conservation and protection of these crucial species.
Reviews
—Amanda Swinimer, author of The Science and Spirit of Seaweed: Discovering Food, Medicine and Purpose in the Kelp Forests of the Pacific Northwest
—Elizabeth Price, author of Native and Ornamental Conifers of the Pacific Northwest: Identification, Botany, and Natural History
—Harley Rustad, award-winning and bestselling author of Big Lonely Doug and Lost in the Valley of Death
—Edward C. Jensen, Professor Emeritus, Oregon State University and author of Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington