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Wildflowers of New England describes and illustrates more than 900 species commonly encountered in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. This comprehensive guide includes perennials, annuals, and bulbs, both native and naturalized. Organized first by flower color and then by petal shape, this helpful guide boasts thousands of color photographs. Introductory information includes an explanation of plant parts, keys to the plants, and information on plant names.
Synopsis
Wildflowers of New England is for hikers, naturalists, gardeners, and anyone wishing to learn more about the region's diverse wildflowers, or just wanting to know the answer to "What's that plant?" Ted Elliman, a plant ecologist for the New England Wild Flower Society, describes and illustrates more than 1,000 species commonly found in all six New England states, including annuals, perennials, and biennials, both native and naturalized. This helpful field guide uses a logical and convenient identification key based on flower color, petal arrangement, and leaf characteristics. One thousand color photographs help to confirm that you've got the right plant. The introduction includes an explanation of plant parts and information on plant names.
Synopsis
An essential reference for wildflower enthusiasts, hikers, and naturalists Wildflowers of New England is a compact, beautifully illustrated guide packed with descriptions and photographs of thousands of the region's most important wildflowers. It includes annuals, perennials, and biennials, both native and naturalized.
- Covers Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont
- Describes and illustrates more than 1,000 species
- 1,100 beautiful color photographs
- User-friendly organization by color and shape
- Authoritative trailside reference from the region's wildflowers experts
Synopsis
Ideal for hikers, foragers, and plant lovers, the Timber Press Field Guides are the perfect tools for loving where you live. Wildflowers of New England is a comprehensive field guide for anyone wishing to learn about the amazingly diverse wildflowers of the region. Organized by flower color and shape, and including a range map for each flower described, the guide is as user-friendly as it is informative. This must-have book is perfect for hikers, naturalists, and native plant enthusiasts.
- Covers Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont
- Describes and illustrates more than 1,000 commonly encountered species
- Includes perennials and annuals, both native and naturalized non-native
- 1,100 beautiful color photographs
- User-friendly organization by flower color and shape
About the Author
Founded in 1900 as the Society for the Protection of Native Plants, the New England Wild Flower Society is the nation’s oldest plant conservation organization and a recognized leader in native plant conservation, horticulture, and education. The Society’s headquarters, Garden in the Woods, is a renowned native plant botanic garden in Framingham, Massachusetts, that attracts visitors from all over the world. From this base, 25 staff and more than 700 volunteers work throughout New England to monitor and protect rare and endangered plants, collect and preserve seeds to ensure biological diversity, detect and control invasive species, conduct research, and offer a range of educational programs.