"The discussion of major types of vegetation: tundra and coniferous forest; woodland and savanna; grassland; scrubland; riparian; and wetlands includes the principal plant species found in each type. For each vegetation type, special attention is given to describing how plants sharing a common location interact and, in particular, how human activity impacts on each type.

Originally published in 1993 and now available for the first time in paperback, this book remains one of the few authoritative vegetation compilations for a western state. It is the first comprehensive study of the biological history and evolution of New Mexico's vegetation and includes a detailed account of the distribution of plant communities in the state today. Discussed are the following major types of vegetation: tundra and coniferous forest, woodland and savanna, grassland, scrubland, riparian, and wetlands. For each type, information is provided on the principal plant species. In addition, for each vegetation type special attention is given to describing how plants sharing a common location interact and, in particular, how human activity impacts on each type. Much of New Mexico's vegetation is in some stage of succession as a result of human-initiated disturbances such as fire, logging, and livestock grazing. The book ends with a detailed description of species of special concern and what is being done to preserve examples of vegetation types within the state. A map of the state's vegetation, including types not found on existing maps, accompanies the book. The classifications of vegetation employed here are easily recognizable in the field, which makes them of greater use to the public as well as to resource managers, researchers, and students.

This revised alphabetical list of botanical and common names of vascular plants that primarily grow on wildlands of the Intermountain region and adjacent areas has been assembled for use in quickly recording occurrence of plants in the field and for rapid machine processing of field data. Included are plants found in Utah, Nevada, southern Idaho, and Wyoming, and most Montana species.

This booklet features color photos and descriptions of ninety-four beautiful native trees, shrubs, vines, cacti, grasses, and flowers suitable for landscaping in the areas surrounding Albuquerque. A map on the back divides the region into four gardening zones. Irrigation instructions and guidelines are designed to help gardeners in this arid region to plant a healthy and colorful garden that can be maintained with minimum watering.

Profiling the state's most important wild botanical foods, Wild Edible Plants of New Mexico is a good fit for the camper/hiker, plant utilitarian, or prepper in need of a concise guide to the subject. Readers will find the booklet's cliff-notes type of orientation on-target and ramble-free with a discussion of each plant's (64) edible use and preparation the publication's primary goal. Additional sections include range and habitat, medicinal uses (if applicable), cautions, special notes, and a 450-listing general index. Each profile is accented by 2-3 color photos (over 180 in total), a New Mexico only county-by-county location image, seasonal and plant-part indicators, and a sustenance rating. Plant List: Agave, Amaranth, Beargrass, Beeplant, Bilberry, Bracken Fern, Buffalo Gourd, Cattail, Chickweed, Chokecherry, Cholla, Creeping Hollygrape, Currant, Dayflower, Desert Olive, Devil's Claw, Flameflower, Gooseberry, Greenthread, Ground Cherry, Heartleaf Bittercress, Hog Potato, Hollygrape, Indian Rice Grass, Jewel Flower, Lambsquarters, Lemonade Berry, Mallow, Manzanita, Marsh Marigold, Mesquite, Monkey Flower, Mountain Parsley, Mullein, Nettle, Oak, Panicgrass, Pinyon Pine, Prickly Pear, Purslane, Raspberry, Salsify, Serviceberry, Sheep's Sorrel, Sorrel, Spiderwort, Spotted Bean, Springparsley, Thimbleberry, Thistle, Tuber Starwort, Tule, Tumble Mustard, Watercress, Wild Grape, Wild Onion, Wild Rhubarb, Wild Rose, Wild Strawberry, Wild Sunflower, Wolfberry, Yellowdock, Yucca (Fruit), and Yucca (Stalk).

Offers the most comprehensive guide to landscaping with native plants available.