Synopses & Reviews
This field guide features more than 300 species found in the northern Rockies of Montana, Idaho, Washington, and adjacent British Columbia and Alberta, including the Glacier- Waterton International Peace Park. Packed with vivid color photos and informative text, this field guide will help you identify and appreciate the varied flora of these wooded mountains,
deep valleys, and rugged canyons. All plants are conveniently arranged by flower color for quick and easy reference. Edible and medicinal properties, traditional Native American uses, historical facts, and the origin of plant names is included in the comments section for each
wildflower.
Synopsis
Northern Rocky Mountain Wildflowers features more than 300 species found in the ecoregion that encompasses northwestern Montana, northern Idaho, northeastern Washington, southeastern British Columbia, and southwestern Alberta. Packed with vivid color photos and informative text, this field guide will help you identify and appreciate the varied flora of these wooded mountains, deep valleys, and rugged canyons. All plants are conveniently arranged by flower color for quick and easy reference.
This easy-to-use guide features a tough, water-resistant cover and extra-durable binding, made to withstand rigorous filed use, detailed descriptions and color photos of more than 300 species, an introduction to habitats and ecology of the Northern Rockies, a primer on plant characteristics and a glossary of botanical terms.
Synopsis
Field guide to more than 300 wildflowers conveniently arranged for easy identification. Includes vibrant color photos and descriptions.
About the Author
Currently President of the Montana Native Plant Society, Wayne Phillips is a plant ecologist with over thirty years of experience. Since 1982 he has been teaching wildflowers and edible/medicinal plant classes.