Mount Tamalpais arises at the epicenter of one of the most biodiverse regions in California. Shaped by climate and unique geology, the San Francisco Bay Area harbors an eclectic mix of plant species, some of which are completely unique. With detailed descriptions and refined photography, this book explores this awesome plant diversity for the first time in an accessible field guide.

Plants of Mount Tamalpais includes:

• Color images for identifying over 600 plant taxa
• Descriptions of the major plant communities
• Overview of the biotic and abiotic factors that influence plant distributions
• Spectacular photos from across Mount Tam