A Field Guide to California Lichens

"Finally . . . a guidebook covering the fantastic California lichens with beautiful, full-color photographs! Steve Sharnoff’s book will find a place in the backpacks of all lichen-lovers on the West Coast."—Irwin Brodo, coauthor of Lichens of North America

"Lichens are of great interest to the general public as well as professionals. This book will stimulate that widespread interest."—Kerry Knudsen, Lichen Curator, University of California Riverside Herbarium

"All Californians should be grateful for the appearance of this fine guide, a welcome introduction to the study of abundant but often unnoticed organisms that play such critical roles in the balance of nature."—Peter H. Raven, President Emeritus, Missouri Botanical Garden

"Sharnoff has added a remarkable tool for the study of California lichens! This resource will be invaluable to professionals, amateurs, and beginners. The images are magnificent, and the information is readily accessible."—Larry St. Clair, Brigham Young University

"The Sharnoffs’ superb lichen photographs, informed by a keen understanding of the subject matter, will open the door for the curious observer onto the richly rewarding world of the cryptogams."—Diane Renshaw, Editor, Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers by Philip A. Munz