With its active fault systems, complex landforms, and myriad natural habitats, southern California boasts a rich and dynamic geologic environment. This abundant

A Stanford University Press classic.

With their graceful stance, brilliant colors, and intricate markings, members of the North American genus Calochortus are among the most dazzling bulbous plants

“California’s extraordinary flora is described in contemporary detail in this handy volume, which should prove an inspiration to all of those interested in