Catkin-bearing trees and shrubs - willows, poplars, birches, alders and other woody plants - are an important group in British Columbia. They are found almost everywhere in the province, often dominating moister plant communities; but, despite their abundance, little is known about them. This newly revised edition is the most comprehensive and up-to-date work on catking-bearing plants in British Columbia. All 67 species are described and illustrated with detailed ink drawings by the author; and each has a distribution map. Diagnostic keys to the families, genera and species are also included. Catkin-Bearing Plants is an essential guide for biologists and naturalists studying forest ecology, and useful for anyone interested in trees and shrubs in British Columbia.

Each volume includes line drawings of each plant species for identification purposes.

Each volume includes line drawings of each plant species for identification purposes.

Each volume includes line drawings of each plant species for identification purposes.

Each volume includes line drawings of each plant species for identification purposes.

Each volume includes line drawings of each plant species for identification purposes.

Over 400 species of eater and wetland plants found across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba are included in this handy field guide designed for use by both amateur and professional botanists. --Back cover.