This is the ultimate field guide for outdoor enthusiasts in Illinois. Forest Trees of Illinois is the ideal resource for naturalists, homeowners, landowners, hunters, weekend campers, students, teachers, and natural resources professionals.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of almost 150 natives and introduced tree species that are found in Illinois. Species are presented by common and scientific names. Descriptions include detailed information on growth form, bark, leaves, twigs, buds, flowers, fruit, wood, uses, habitat, range, and distinguishing features. Each description is illustrated with a photo of the bark, drawings of leaves, twigs, and fruit, and an Illinois range map.
The 10th edition of this invaluable resource is updated and revised with new illustrations and new information, including the addition of two native tree species.
Features of the 2021 edition include:
Waterproof cover
Handy 5" x 8" size
A new glossary of botanical terms
Updated species information
Leaf, twig, and fruit illustrations
New, high-resolution bark photos
Updated species distribution maps
Index of common and scientific names
Dichotomous key
Since 1927, Forest Trees of Illinois has been the definitive, introductory field guide for native and introduced trees of the Prairie State. It's a book every Illinoisan should have in the backpack and on the bookshelf.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of almost 150 natives and introduced tree species that are found in Illinois. Species are presented by common and scientific names. Descriptions include detailed information on growth form, bark, leaves, twigs, buds, flowers, fruit, wood, uses, habitat, range, and distinguishing features. Each description is illustrated with a photo of the bark, drawings of leaves, twigs, and fruit, and an Illinois range map.
The 10th edition of this invaluable resource is updated and revised with new illustrations and new information, including the addition of two native tree species.
Features of the 2021 edition include:
Since 1927, Forest Trees of Illinois has been the definitive, introductory field guide for native and introduced trees of the Prairie State. It's a book every Illinoisan should have in the backpack and on the bookshelf.
Type: Print Media
Year: 2021
Pages: 340
Language: English