The Cacti of Arizona

By Lyman David Benson

Book Overview

"For persons with a special interest in succulents, and cacti in particular, this book is a must. Others will find the volume of value not only as a means of naming these highly specialized plants but as a source of information on the structure and distribution of the various species."-- American Scientist "Of tremendous value to the professional botanist and ecologist, and with layman English and careful instructions, the work provides the amateur botanist insight into a fascinating family."-- Garden Journal "For the general desert lover as well as the botanist."-- Books of the Southwest

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816501912
• ISBN13: 9780816501915
• Release Date: November 1969
• Publisher: University of Arizona Press
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Great reference for the outdoors

This is an excellent reference although it is a bit dated. Distinguishing the various subspecies of Arizona cacti can only be learned using this book by using its excellent tables and figures of comparative characteristics. Some of the scientific names have been changed since its publication, but most are very obvious and do not hinder its usefulness.