Smithsonian Handbooks: Trees (Smithsonian Handbooks)

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Published in association with the esteemed Smithsonian Institution, this guidebook is packed with over 1,500 crystal-clear photographs with precise annotation to make identification sure and simple. Concise and jargon-free text pinpoints the key characteristics of each species and provides quick, accessible information.

For beginners and established enthusiasts alike, DK’s Smithsonian Handbook of Trees explains what a tree is, how trees are classified, and how to keep a record of the trees you have seen. To help you in the initial stages of identification, the book provides a visual key that shows the differences between conifers, broadleaves, and palms, identifies each genus by leaf type, and guides you to the correct species entry. A concise glossary defines scientific terms.

Written by experienced botanist and author Allen Coombes, and packed with detailed information on characteristics, distinguishing features, and more, DK’s Smithsonian Handbook of Trees is the clearest identification guide to trees for beginners and established enthusiasts alike.

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