Plants of the Gulf and San Juan Islands and Southe

This informative guide covers the Gulf, San Juan, and Vancouver Islands, from mountainous terrain to rolling hills, high cliffs, meadows, and beaches. It describes more than 150 plants discovered on these islands, including the western buttercup and chocolate lily, gum weed, and the exquisite yellow flowering prickly-pear cactus. Each profile includes a description, habitat information, native use by First Nations people, and local sites. This beautifully illustrated, pocket-sized guide includes foldout maps and hiker's guides.