Woody Plants of Utah: A Field Guide with Identification Keys to Native and Naturalized Trees, Shrubs, Cacti, and Vines

This book is good but the reason for 3 stars is that the pictures don't really help with identification, or look different than the majority of plants I've seen in the wild. Also, the major problem I have with this book is that the descriptions aren't always good enough to really be sure that you are looking at the right plant, there isn't enough detail about the plant. The descriptions can be vague and generalized to the family level and not to the species.Even with these problems though there is a lot of good information in this book that can lead you in the right direction. The book looks nice and is organized well but you might have to do more research to be sure of your identification.

This is a great book! I love how it is formatted- by family. It is PACKED with information. I love how it describes the basis of the scientific names, or what they mean in Latin. I think it really helps you remember the scientific names as well as identifiable features. Not only comes with a description of each plant, a habitat/range of each, but also extra comments one should know, great pictures and a small map with icons indicating where it occurs in Utah. Probably one of the best plant books for Utah out there. I only wish they had one for grasses and forbs!

Very easy to use, extensive listings. From cacti and woody weeds to bushes and trees.Areas of indigenous growth shown for each plant, very useful for quick elimination.Color photos of each variety are very helpful for correct identification.Three times as expensive as Kuhns' book, but well worth the price.

This book has beautiful photographs, extensive descriptions, and easy to use keys. It makes identification of trees and shrubs and cacti (over 400 species in Utah!) amazingly easy. The discussion of habitats and vegetation zones is well written and very informative. Recommended for hikers, serious students, and anyone interested in knowing more about the landscape in Utah.

This is what a field guide should do to encourage those who enjoy exploring the flora of Utah. It fills the space that many good floral guides have to exclude in any detail. It covers the subject in a way that even I as a dedicated novice can understand. I'm sure that some lifetimers will enjoy borrowing my copy.

It is a nice reference for woody plants of Utah including common names, families, genus, and species.

Got this as gift for my brother.. I flipped through it and learned a free things. I wish there where more pictures.

This is a handy little book! I have used it to key out about 100 or so different plants. It is easy to follow, and the section that describes each plant individually helps a lot. I'm pleased with my purchase.

Excellent ouvrage , complet permettant de déterminer (assez facilement pour un botaniste) les espèces végétales ligneuses de l'Utah. Une clé détermination en début d'ouvrage utilement complétée par des illustrations photographiques de qualité. Des informations précises sur les habitats caractéristiques des espèces.