Biodiversity, during the past few years, has become a "buzz" word, as if this were a brand new concept. The word appears in the news, on television, in advertising, in grant proposals, particularly for tropical studies because it is in the tropics that the terrifyingly rapid extinction of plant and animal species and their ecosystems are threatening the earth’s ecology. Hundreds of species are being exterminated before they even become known to science.The natural history repositories themselves, especially those housing the primary collections of a region or major political unit, have much to answer for in this crisis for not articulating their importance and value to research. They also have various responsibilities to their many classes of users. It has been our aim at the University of Colorado Museum to provide catalogs and regional taxonomic handbooks in order to develop a literate public and to increase the value of the collections to amateur and professional students of the flora and fauna. We don’t generally refer to our work as studies in biodiversity. A much older word is floristics, the systematic study of floras, and faunistics, the study of faunas. We are proud of the fact that, through this work, the University of Colorado Herbarium has done much toward interesting the public in the flora of Colorado, and in providing the necessary documentation of the flora by building a comprehensive collection for future studies.

Catalog of the Flora of Colorado

Science & Math

Weber, William A.

Wittmann, Ronald C.

Biological Sciences

Univ Pr of Colorado

Book by Weber, William A., Wittmann, Ronald C.

Colorado Flora: Western Slope

Reflecting the conclusions of current taxonomic research and recognizing new species found in the state, these thoroughly updated guides offer the most complete and authoritative reference to the plants of Colorado. Both volumes explain basic terminology; discuss plant geography; and describe special botanical features of the mountain ranges, basins, and plains. Interesting anecdotes and introductions are given for each plant family, and hints on recognizing the largest families are provided as well. Each volume includes a complete glossary, indices to common and specific names, and hundreds of illustrations. Ideal both for the student and scientist, Colorado Flora: Eastern and Western Slopes, Third Edition are essential for readers interested in Colorado’s plant life.

Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope, Third Edition

History

Americas

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Bryophytes of Colorado: Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts

Pilgrims' Process

Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope describes the remarkable flora of the state, distinctive in its altitudinal range, numerous microhabitats, and ancient and rare plants. Together with Colorado Flora: Western Slope, Fourth Edition, these volumes are designed to educate local amateurs and professionals in the recognition of vascular plant species and encourage informed stewardship of our biological heritage.These thoroughly revised and updated editions reflect current taxonomic knowledge. The authors describe botanical features of this unparalleled biohistorical region and its mountain ranges, basins, and plains and discuss plant geography, giving detailed notes on habitat, ecology, and range. The keys recount interesting anecdotes and introductions for each plant family. The book is rounded out with historical background of botanical work in the state, suggested readings, glossary, index to scientific and common names, references, and hundreds of illustrations. The books also contain a new contribution from Donald R. Farrar and Steve J. Popovich on moonworts. The fourth editions of Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope and Colorado Flora: Western Slope are ideal for both student and scientist and essential for readers interested in Colorado's plant life.

Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope, Fourth Edition A Field Guide to the Vascular Plants

University Press of Colorado

Colorado Flora: Western Slope describes the remarkable flora of the state, distinctive in its altitudinal range, numerous microhabitats, and ancient and rare plants. Together with Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope, Fourth Edition, these volumes are designed to educate local amateurs and professionals in the recognition of vascular plant species and encourage informed stewardship of our biological heritage.These thoroughly revised and updated editions reflect current taxonomic knowledge. The authors describe botanical features of this unparalleled biohistorical region and its mountain ranges, basins, and plains and discuss plant geography, giving detailed notes on habitat, ecology, and range. The keys contain interesting anecdotes and introductions for each plant family. The book is rounded out with historical background of botanical work in the state, suggested readings, glossary, index to scientific and common names, references, and hundreds of illustrations. The books also contain a new contribution from Donald R. Farrar and Steve J. Popovich on moonworts. The fourth editions of Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope and Colorado Flora: Western Slope are ideal for both student and scientist and essential for readers interested in Colorado's plant life.

Colorado Flora: Western Slope, Fourth Edition A Field Guide to the Vascular Plants

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Catalog of the Flora of Colorado

Colorado Flora: Western Slope

Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope, Third Edition

Colorado Flora: Western Slope

Bryophytes of Colorado: Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts

Colorado Flora: Eastern Slope, Fourth Edition A Field Guide to the Vascular Plants

Colorado Flora: Western Slope, Fourth Edition A Field Guide to the Vascular Plants