Seashore Plants of California (California Natural History Guides)

This book offers to the layman a reliable guide to the marine vegetation of the entire California coast. With over 240 plants now described, it is filled with fascinating information on the natural history of each plant, the geographical range in which it is likely to be found, and the role of marine plants in the ecology of the California coastal environment. Twelve pages of color plates and 66 line drawings, along with botanical keys to the major groups of seaweeds, to aid in identification.