Cacti, Agaves, and Yuccas
of California and Nevada

Stephen Ingram

Discover Our Native Cacti, Agaves, and Yuccas

California and Nevada are known for their astonishing array of plant life, and few components of this diverse flora are more intriguing than the cacti, agaves, and yuccas. These spiny succulents—which share many of the same arid habitats—have long been a source of fascination for explorers, naturalists, and scientists. Cacti, Agaves, and Yuccas of California and Nevada features more than 60 species with a detailed text that is accompanied by 262 color photographs, 16 botanical watercolors, and 52 range maps. Much more than a field guide, this book examines the natural history of California’s and Nevada’s cacti, agaves, and yuccas, including their origins, ecology, and conservation. It also provides practical horticultural advice for their cultivation and describes some of the best places to see these remarkable succulents in the wild.

Specifications

256 pages; 6.75” X 9.25”; 262 color photos; 16 watercolor botanical illustrations; 52 range maps; appendices; bibliography; key to the genera; glossary; index; ISBN: 978-0-9789971-0-6 (Paperback) 978-0-9789971-1-3 (Hardcover)

Reviews

“This work is truly a fine and finesse achievement.”
— Rudolf Schmid, Taxon, November, 2008

“A key pick for any California travel or nature collection strong in botany.”
— James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review, November 2008

“Stephen Ingram lives in the midst of cactus habitat, and his love of these and other prickly plants is evident in the pages of this book. The book serves not only as an overview of such desert plants, but doubles as a field guide, lavishly illustrated with Ingram’s excellent photographs.”
— Virginia Hayes, Pacific Horticulture, Fall 2008

 “Images of the fascinating forms and extravagant flowers of these plants make the book as beautiful as it is informative.”
— Hal M. Hughes, California Coast & Ocean, Summer 2008

“This is more than a small format coffee table book; the photos and range maps on their own will serve as useful tools for identifying the plants. . . In addition to being a useful field guide, there are sections on culture, conservation, ecology, and places to see the plants in the wild.”
— Stephen McCabe, The Bulletin, UCSC Arboretum, Fall 2008

“This cross between a technical compendium and handy field guide features a highly readable natural history of the plants as well as specific information about their identification and cultivation.”            
— Reka Badger, Santa Barbara News-Press, July 12, 2008

"More than five dozen species are described and illustrated by Ingram’s excellent photography. The majority are shown in brilliant bloom, starting with the red-orange flowers of the Mojave mound cactus pictured on the cover. Ingram timed his many trips into deserts and other remote areas in both states with the plants’ bloom cycles."
— Mary James, San Diego Union Tribune, June 15, 2008

"Though I don’t like spiny, prickly things in my own garden, I love the desert. And every time I open Ingram’s book and get hooked on his pictures, I want to go back to places I already know and love such as Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park. Plus some places his book has introduced me to I’ve never explored. Whipple Mountains Wilderness in San Bernardino County and Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada for starters. And when I do I’ll take his book."
— Sharon Cohoon, Sunset’s freshdirt blog — http://freshdirt.sunset.com