Wildflowers of the Columbia Gorge: A Comprehensive Field Guide

by Russ Jolley

Book Overview

As it sweeps through the Cascade Mountains, the Columbia River passes through an area of jagged cliffs and tumbling waterfalls--the Columbia Gorge. This Gorge, with its wide range of elevations and microclimates, is home to more species of flowering plants than any other region in the Pacific Northwest.

Compiled by author and photographer Russ Jolley, this remarkable guide contains 744 of these plants. Each full-color photograph is accompanied...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0875951880
• ISBN13: 9780875951881
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Wildflowers of the Columbia Gorge

This difficult to find book is exactly what I was looking for. A perfect compilation with easy reference index and detailed photos.

The Ultimate Guide to Wildflowers of the Gorge

Jolley's book is an indispensable field guide for hikers, mountainbikers and motorists visiting the Columbia River Gorge. This book includes color photos and descriptions of all 744 known species found in the Gorge, including plants endemic to the Gorge. Includes blooming times and locations for each species. Also includes week-by-week trip suggestions for finding plants at the peak of bloom. Whether you are a casual visitor or a wildflower enthusiast, I guarantee that this book will enrich the hours that you spend in the Gorge.

Carry this one in your packpack

One of the very best area-specific wildflower books ever. Descriptions and photographs make identification easy. The guide to location includes best times to go, roads to travel and paths to follow.

A BACKPACK ESSENTIAL FOR A GORGE HIKE

CLEAR GLOSSY COLOR PHOTOS OF EACH FLOWER, THE SCIENTIFIC AND COMMON NAMES, HABITATS AND BLOOMING DATES MAKE YOUR COLUMBIA GORGE WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION A SNAP! THIS BOOK IS A MUST FOR THE LIBRARY OF THE GORGE HIKER, BOTANIST OR ANYONE WHO APPRECIATES THE SPECTACULAR BEAUTY AND DIVERSITY OF THIS NATURAL SCENIC AREA.