Learn to Identify Cacti in Arizona!

With this famous field guide by Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers, and Stan Tekiela, you can make cactus identification simple, informative, and productive. Learn about 50 of the most common and widespread species found in the state, organized by shape. Just look at the overall plant or stem shape, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.

Book Features

• Range maps and shape icons that help narrow your search
• More photos per cactus than any other field guide, making visual identification quick and easy
• Compare feature to help you decide between look-alikes
• Close-up images of spines, flowers, and fruit to aid identification
• Fascinating natural history about 50 cactus species of Arizona

Grab the Cactus of Arizona Field Guide for your next outing to help ensure that you positively identify the cacti you see.