A Guide to Plants of the Northern Chihuahuan Desert

The Chihuahuan desert is the second largest in North America. The desert is home to a unique community of plants that have adapted to its harsh environment. This practical identification guide offers descriptions of seventy-five representative species of northern Chihuahuan Desert plants. Each illustrated profile includes the plant's common and Latin name and a brief description, as well as its role in human history, its relationship to the surrounding flora and fauna, medicinal uses,...
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The Chihuahuan desert is the second largest in North America. The desert is home to a unique community of plants that have adapted to its harsh environment. This practical identification guide offers descriptions of seventy-five representative species of northern Chihuahuan Desert plants. Each illustrated profile includes the plant's common and Latin name and a brief description, as well as its role in human history, its relationship to the surrounding flora and fauna, medicinal uses, nutritional value, habitat, toxicity, and other interesting facts.