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West Virginiaand#8217;s 48 state parks, forests, wildlife management areas and rail trails are home to an array of wildflowers and blooming trees. West Virginia Trees and Wildflowers is beautifully illustrated and highlights over 140 familiar species. A map featuring prominent state-wide botanical sanctuaries has been included for easy reference. This pocket-sized, flexible folding guide is laminated for durability. It is the ideal nature companion to use in your backyard or out on the trail.
Synopsis
West Virginia s 48 state parks, forests, wildlife management areas and rail trails are home to an array of thousands of plants, including the gorgeous state flower - the rhododendron. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers and also includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
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Synopsis
Given the abundance of rich hardwood forests throughout West Virginia, it's no surprise that the Sugar Maple is the state tree. At higher altitudes, maples, beeches, oaks, and hickories give way to various conifers. State flower Rhododendron dazzles with its bright pink blossoms. Over 2,300 species of vascular plants grow in West Virginia, comprising a major aspect of the character of different landscapes. As such, it helps to get acquainted with the most representative plant species in order to establish a solid foundation of knowledge on which to build. You can do this with the portable and beautifully illustrated West Virginia Trees & Wildflowers, which features 140 common and familiar trees, shrubs, and wildflowers as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 botanical sanctuaries and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and botanists who wish to forge deeper and more meaningful connections with the land through its plants. Made in the USA.
Synopsis
West Virginia Trees and Wildflowers is a pocket-sized, folding nature guide high lighting the most commonly seen trees and wildflowers in West Virginia. Laminated for durability, these handy guides are a great source of portable information on the trail or in your backyard. Over 140 distinctive color illustrations help to easily identify commonly found trees and wildflowers.
Synopsis
Pocket-sized and informative, this pamphlet highlights more than 140 species of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers found in West Virginia and provides a map featuring prominent, state-wide botanical sanctuaries. This laminated guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
About the Author
Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.