This book encourages the layperson to learn more about their life zone and serves as a field guide to better appreciate the ecology, evolution, and geography of

Vivid color photos, detailed line drawings, and text, highlight more than 130 of Colorado's least known and rarest plants.

A guide to the identification of shrubs and trees in this region. 168 species are described using text and detailed drawings.

"The first resource of its kind, featuring plants handpicked by experts for their ability to thrive in the challenging conditions of the High Plains and intermo