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This volume covers plant growth and development around the year, and includes exercises for seeing and understanding plant transformation. A wide variety of ordinary plants are drawn at every stage of their development, from bud to seed, from fruit and flower. Instructions help the reader try out the observation and drawing exercises. Features of the book include: a companion guide to plant development round the seasons; numerous illustrations to accompany the text; exercises for observing and for drawing plants; how science can be practised as an art; an introduction to the holistic approach of Johannes Wolfgang Goethe; and further resources and contacts for workshops are listed. ... Read more

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wildflowers
I haven't received my bood yet. I ordered it because I'm in a science class. I should have had my bood Oct. 4 2010. I do not have it yet, please look into this matter;-] Jane

easy to use photos
This book has photos of around 350 wildflowers with a paragraph describing the pertinent details of each. They are arranged by color and are very easy to use. If you are looking for help separating extremely similar species, or want range maps, this is not the book for you, but for putting a name to the flower you just found it is excellent. ... Read more

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A companion for anyone who wishes to identify Australian wildflowers in their native habitat, parks or gardens. It provides identification of over 1000 of the most common species, encompassing a high proportion of those most likely to be seen in the field. "Wildflowers" include small trees with spectacular flowers, flowering shrubs, herbaceous plants, lilies and some orchids. Each wildflower species selected is individually treated with a full-colour photograph, common and scientific names, and information on the distribution, habitat, colour (including variations), flower size and type. Important floral regions such as the Grampians in Victoria and the Barrens and Stirling Ranges in Western Australia are represented in this guide. ... Read more

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A visual recognition guide to wild flowers in Britain, designed to make identification as simple and accurate as possible, with annotated photographs to pick out key distinguishing features. This book is one of a series covering animals, minerals and other natural phenomena from around the world. ... Read more

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An excellently titled book
This is a great introduction to wetlands ecosystems! This book begins with an introduction to what a wetland ecosystem is and how it works, giving examples of wetlands in various parts of the US. Each type of wetland ecosystem is presented with a list of plants and fungi found there described in moderate detail, including their niche in the ecosystem. Plants and fungi that may have special interest to the reader are examined in more detail at the end of this section. This book also covers the year-round changes in this ecosystem, tips on observation, specimen collection, and on keeping a nature journal. A section at the end of the book offers various activities and investigations that the reader may find interesting and helpful in understanding more about this threatened ecosystem.

This book would be a great read for anyone who is interested in nature, wetlands, or being a naturalist. It is not so detailed that beginners would be overwhelmed and not so simplistic that a moderately experienced naturalist would find it too light. I checked it out of the library but immediately ordered my own copy! I especially recommend this title to anyone who is interested in nature journals or just plain learning more about the world around them. ... Read more

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A clear, helpful guide
I gave this book to my dad for father's day because he lives on 80 acres of wild land in MS, and he had mentioned how he would love to know more about the plants he comes across in the woods. This book is perfect! It is easy to follow and to find the plants you are looking up. This isn't a huge deal, but the book has a little built in ruler on the back cover (how cute!)It's definitely something that a novice can use on their own. I'm excited to hear my dad report back on what he's found.

Valuable and informative
This book is exactly what I was looking for and makes it easy to identify forbs, grasses, and shrubs.It covers both native and non-native species which is important.Good pictures and I feel it is mostly very accurate information.

Best guide yet!
This book is invaluable. It is perfect for leisurely identification as well as research. Amazing descriptions and photographs, sturdy compostion, and great information.

Forest Plants-A accurate description
Forest Plants of the Southeast is good book for just about anyone who is interested in what is out in the woods.I am a professional forester and the book is useful to me to know what the ground cover is.Also the book explains the forage value of specific plants and then you can figure out what wildlife will be present.

Simple to use
This book should be in the collection of anyone interested in wildlife, plant ID, botany or gardening.Quality pictures make identification easy.The information is concise and helpful. ... Read more

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Each spring throughout the celebrated Hill Country and well beyond, locals and visitors revel in the palettes and variety of Texas wildflowers. From the Panhandle canyonlands to the islands of South Texas, from the eastern Pineywoods to the farthest reaches of the arid Trans-Pecos, some 5,000 species dot Texas's 268,820 square miles. Now Lone Star Wildflowers offers easy identification through color grouping and a wealth of insight from the origin of scientific and common names to growth cycles, uses, history, and native lore. Nieland and Finley have made countless forays with camera and notebook and have broadened their approach through years of research. In language accessible to every enthusiast, they offer wildflower lovers unparalleled enrichment. In the field, by the roadside, or in the classroom, Lone Star Wildflowers reveals the science, ecology, and rich lore of Texas flowers with these helpful features: nearly 500 full-color flower photographs, grouped according to the color spectrum and further arranged by family; an ''Exploring Further'' section in each color category, showing details of seedpods, leaves, buds, and fruits; current and historical uses of each flower, including applications for landscaping, water conservation, traditional medicine, pharmaceuticals, and food; information about plant toxins and range management practices affecting livestock and wildlife; coverage of growth cycles throughout the seasons, depicting young plants, buds, mature seed heads, and fruits as well as flowers. ... Read more

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I Like It!
This is a great book for the everyday wildflower admirer. Putting the flowers in a color spectrum format is such an easy way to find a photo of a flower you are trying to identify. I carry my digital camera with me on trips, so when I see something in the field that I haven't seen before, I take a picture and then compare it with photos in the book. One of the most interesting features in this book is all the additional information on Native American's medicinal uses, food preparations, and toxicities to humans and livestock. This makes for a very interesting read on each flower. It is apparent that the authors have dedicated many hours to this book with beautiful photographs and a world of knowledge for the novice botanical enthusiast!

Very disappointing
A large number of very common Texas flowers cannot be found in the book. Just to name a few: White flowered milkweed (Asclepia Variegata), Green milkweed (Matelea Reticulata), Sandwort (Minuartia drummondii), Evening-star rain lily (Cooperia drummondii), White dandelion (Pinaropappus roseus)are not even mentioned, and that is just a few of the white flowers I can easily find in my land in Colorado and Edwards counties; it would take too long to enumerate all the relevant flowers the book misses. Only one species of Fleabane in the book, index shows Dandelion in page 123 but actually it is in page 113."Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi, Shearer Publishing,ISBN 0-940672-73-1 is a much better book.

great book
This is a great book.It has great pictures and the descriptions of uses for these plants are really interesting.There are only two things that I don't like about this book and I can live with both of them.The first is that it is not as obvious as it could be which picture goes with which description.It can easily be figured out, but not having the name right next to the picture makes it a little harder to associate the name and picture when learning the plants.The other is that extra detailed photos of some plants are relegated to the end of each section rather than placed near the plant that they apply to. However, in spite of these few small flaws, I highly recommend this book.

A look at the hidden world of Texas flowers and Texas' generally unknown natural beauties
"Lone Star Wildflowers: A Guide to Texas Flowering Plants" is a look at the hidden world of Texas flowers and Texas' generally unknown natural beauties. With well over four hundred full color photographs displaying these marvels, "Lone Star Wildflowers" outlines the state's countless species of flora and is sure to give any gardener or flower enthusiast something to enjoy. "Lone Star Wildflowers" is something not to be missed. ... Read more

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Plant Life of Kentucky is the first comprehensive account of the native and naturalized ferns, flowering herbs, and woody plants of Kentucky.

Ronald L. Jones has compiled detailed identification keys to families, genera, and species. The plant family descriptions contain information on wildlife and human uses, important weeds, poisonous plants, and medicinal herbs, and the species accounts provide scientific and common names, flowering periods, habitat, physiographic distribution, state and federal designations, and wetland ranking. A total of 179 families, 856 genera, and 2,600 species and infraspecific taxa are included, and nearly 2,000 line drawings illustrate the volume.

The extensive introduction includes information on a variety of topics, including the history of the flora, vegetation types, and current conservation issues.

Plant Life of Kentucky is an authoritative, accessible guide to Kentucky's flora, and an indispensable resource for students, teachers, researchers, wildlife biologists, farmers, county agents, amateur naturalists, land planners, environmental consultants, foresters, and conservationists. ... Read more

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An excellent introduction and good comprehensive key to Kentucky plant life...
Jones' book is a much needed contemporary and comprehensive volume to the vascular flora of Kentucky.But be warned, the keys focus mainly on the reproductive stages for identification and the illustrations are somewhat vague.The book has an excellent first hundred or so pages which introduces the history of floristic botany and conservation in Kentucky, the state's physiographic conditions, and different habitats and plant communities.The book also contains an extensive glossary (a big help).All together a valuable addition to the professional or amateur botanist's library. ... Read more

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Understanding the flowering plants of any region begins with the recognition of families. This remarkable volume, created to serve students, professionals, and other plant enthusiasts, covers 130 temperate to tropical families common in North America with detailed illustrations and modern referenced commentaries. Each family discussion includes a diagnosis and summary of characteristics, distribution data, important economic members, and pollination ecology. The book's most striking feature is Zomlefer's 158 original pen-and-ink plates depicting intricate dissections of 312 species.

The content of the family discussions is geared to readers who have completed one introductory biology course. For readers less familiar with botanical terminology, Zomlefer provides an illustrated glossary of 551 terms with more than 300 drawings. Other important tutorial features are twenty-two detailed charts that compare pertinent characteristics of certain related plant groups and a general chart that summarizes the salient features of the families covered in the text. Both amateurs and professionals will particularly enjoy the chapter on examining, dissecting, and sketching live material. ... Read more

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Excellent, but not for the beginner
This is the last word in botanical family id.

But the vocabulary is very dense, which makes Plant Identification Terminology: An Illustrated Glossary an essential adjunct to it.

Guide to Flowering Plant Families
The book is just fine ... that's why I ordered it ... it's a good book.

However, I thought I was buying the book USED at a less-than-new price.The price I actually paid was the new price.And I did receive a new book, thank you.

My question:Why didn't I pay for and receive the USED book that I wanted?I wonder if there is something in the ordering process that I missed.This is the first book order from amazon.

Great resource for a beginner
I got this book because I needed to learn about plants and I needed a no nonsense, basic introduction to the plant families of the world--not just trees, not just herbs, and not just information from one part of the world.This book is all that and more.The descriptions of each family use botanical terminology, there are clear line drawings of the taxonomically informative characters, and economically important species are listed in each family.Because I am not an expert on plants, I can't comment on the accuracy of the information, but I can say that this book has been a great resource for me, as a novice botanist.My only complaint (and this is a minor one, because this is not supposed to be a field guide) is that I am unfamiliar with many of the families and color photos would really help me to learn to recognize the plants in nature.I highly recommend this book.

Guide to Flowering Plant Families by Wendy B. Zomlefer [Paperback]
*****This should be a five star rating but something happened when I wrote the review so I can't change the star rating.Suffice it to say that this is a very comprehensive book with wonderful black and white illustrations.A very useful guide for students of botanical art or for anyone interested in plants.

Missing Families
Many floras and the USDA Plant Database use Cronquist's classification system.Several families in that system are missing in Thorne's system as used in this book.I would suggest supplementing this book with James Payne Smith's "Vascular Plant Families." ... Read more

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The Galpagos are home to a wide-ranging assortment of unusual plants and animals. The islands became famous as the site of Charles Darwin's research leading to his theory of evolution by natural selection, and their magnificent flora and fauna continue to draw visitors from around the world. Based on the author's sixteen years of fieldwork and featuring his exceptional photography, Flowering Plants of the Galpagos is the first accessible, in-depth yet compact guide to the plant life of the area. An invaluable resource for tourists, natural history enthusiasts, and professionals, the book: introduces the botanical history of the islands and their varied ecological zones allows easy identification of 436 flowering plants (77 families, 192 genera, and 390 species) covers endemic plants found exclusively on the islands; native plants, which grow on the Galpagos and elsewhere; and exotic plants present as a result of human actions offers thorough accounts of the plants which give the scientific, common, and family names; range; islands inhabited; habitat; description; and additional notes of interest is richly illustrated with 266 color photographs of flowering plants and 117 of plant pollinators, vegetation zones, non-flowering plants, and the islands themselves organizes species by form, leaf arrangement, and flower color and includes descriptive plant drawings to aid in identificationprovides a map of the Galpagos and a list of plants likely to be seen at popular tourist sites ... Read more

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User friendly guide.
I found the "Flowering Plants of the Galapagos" to be a very useful and user-friendly flower guide.The discussion on how to use the guide was thorough yet simple enough for the botanical novice to understand the information.The "Introduction" section was helpful in acquanting the user with the general characterists of the archipelago and the vegetation zones of the islands.This section not only assists the reader in knowing where specific plants may be located, but also gives some insight into the ecology of the plants.I found the key to be one of the most straight-forward and user-friendly that I have used.Even the most botanically challenged individual could easily work through the logical progression of choices offered in the key.The amount of information given with each plant is also a positive attribute to this guide book.The author clearly outlines the range of the plants and lists the islands in which the plants inhabit, which is a very useful piece of information.The habitat is given along with a thorough description of the plant.Lastly, the additional comments offer a nice touch of the plants natural history, use, or some other piece of interesting trivia.I thought the author did a superb job of presenting the amazing flora of the Galapagos in a simple, easy to understand fashion that any visitor could appreciate.Lastly, the quality of the photos truly add to the attractiveness and effectiveness of the book.

Recommended
A wonderful book for botanists or any traveler heading to the Galapagos. It covers 436 flowering plants and provides photos of more than half. It also introduces the botanical history of the islands and their variedecological zones. Its boasts clear text and some exceptional pictures.

A Must for Flower Lovers Everywhere
I have been intrigued for years by the plants, animals and birds of the Galapagos. Not only have I found the perfect field guide for flowering plants written by Dr. McMullen but, in addition, this book will serve adual purpose as a guide for my own visit and that visitors to my home willfind it on display among my favorite and frequent references. The picturesare beautiful with detail and clarity. Keep up the great work Dr. McMullenand I hope your obvious hard work and labor continue to bear fruit.

A book long overdue
This is a GREAT book! The descriptions are concise and accurate, and the photographs are excellent as well. This guide is clearly head and shoulders above all other existing literature in terms of utility. If you can onlybuy one book about the islands, this is it.

A must for any visitor, naturalist, or fan of flora!
It would have been a lot easier to have been a naturalist guide in the Galapagos if we had only had this book.This is a treat and a treasure!The plant life of these incredible islands has been overshadowed by theantics of the wildlife and threats of El Nino.They can now take frontstage with this useful guide that even a novice will find easy to use.Thepictures are beautiful and the descriptions accurate.For those that usethis book, they will introduced to a special world that has been ignored. Conley - you have made all Galapagos Guides very happy! ... Read more

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This comprehensive pictorial encyclopedia discusses 650 species in 54 genera, with many subspecies, varieties, and hybrids also described. Intended to be as useful for the gardener as the traveler, each entry concludes with a discussion of propagation and cultivation information, as well as warnings about pertinent pests and diseases. ... Read more

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Alpine plants in North America
It is an excellent overview of the most commonly used plants from Rocky Mountains, usuable for gardening. The huge variety of herbs in the Rocky Mountains includes a great number of endemic plants, and makes this book very valuable.About 650 species from 54 different genera are described and discussed, going out from their natural environment. ... Read more

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Winning entry, General Trade Illustrated Category, in the 2010 New England Book Show sponsored by Bookbuilders of Boston.

The Metamorphosis of Plants, originally published in 1790, was Goethe's first major attempt to describe what he called in a letter to a friend "the truth about the how of the organism." Inspired by the diversity of flora he found on a journey to Italy, Goethe sought a unity of form in diverse structures. He came to see in the leaf the germ of a plant's metamorphosis—"the true Proteus who can hide or reveal himself in all vegetal forms"—from the root and stem leaves to the calyx and corolla, to pistil and stamens. With this short book—123 numbered paragraphs, in the manner of the great botanist Linnaeus—Goethe aimed to tell the story of botanical forms in process, to present, in effect, a motion picture of the metamorphosis of plants.

This MIT Press edition of The Metamorphosis of Plants illustrates Goethe's text (in an English translation by Douglas Miller) with a series of stunning and starkly beautiful color photographs as well as numerous line drawings. It is the most completely and colorfully illustrated edition of Goethe's book ever published. It demonstrates vividly Goethe's ideas of transformation and interdependence, as well as the systematic use of imagination in scientific research—which influenced thinkers ranging from Darwin to Thoreau and has much to teach us today about our relationship with nature. ... Read more

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The best version of Goethe's Metamorphosis of Plants to date
I appreciated the whole experience of reading this timely, photographically illustrated, version of Goethe's Metamorphosis of Plants.

The 'Introduction', written by Gordon L Miller, is a very succinct and clear summary of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's remarkable way of coming to know, 'from within',

the true nature of plants.

Especially impressive is the way Dr Miller has used his own sumptuous photographs to illustrate Goethe's key specific observations.

Yet a further surprise and delight is to find what is a relatively inexpensive book bound in such a lovely form.

All told, the book is a pleasure to hold, smell and read!

I will certainly be recommending it to as many people as I can. It should be read by anyone who takes an interest in the natural world.

Scholarly but stunning
First of all, this is an exceptionally beautiful book: compact in size, but neatly designed and illustrated with many photographs of flowers and plant parts that are printed with stunning clarity and color.The text is scientific but accessible, and because it is broken into short paragraphs, it never seems heavy. Goethe's idea is simple enough: he traces the morphological sequence from the first sprouts to the stem, leaves, flowers, fruit and seed of the next cycle, showing that the same formal principle is carried forth through each stage of the plant's development. Miller's introduction is succinct and illuminating. He also took the photographs and selected the other illustrations, including sketches by Goethe himself. The result is a scholarly treatment that anybody with an interest in plants can enjoy.

Goethe's original approach to science
Goethe was not only a brilliant writer; he was probably one of the most original men of his time. Those of you who had read Werther or Faust will now know, because of this book, another of the not-so-well facets of Goethe, which was his passion for science. In this book, which is part of a reflection he had while travelling through Italy (trying to find, among other things, love) and while looking at some flowers in an Italian garden, he had the brilliant idea that a flower is a modified leaf. This becomes part of one of his most interesting ideas about development, which is the evolution of the forms, or the idea that forms are essential to understand plant and animal development. Some of these ideas, which modern plant science has recently demonstrated, are reflected in this book, which was a much needed and serious translation from his original German assay. It is also accompanied by very descriptive and beautiful images representing those flowers he mentions in his book and is also edited in an old style which makes it very appealing. I would say it is a book that is a pleasure to read and to keep! ... Read more

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Pennsylvania, a state of diverse geography and geology, is rich in flora. The Plants of Pennsylvania provides a means of positively identifying the more than 3,000 species of flowering plants, ferns, and gymnosperms native or naturalized in the Commonwealth.

The manual includes keys to families, genera, and species; extensive diagnostic illustrations; scientific and common names; and data on distribution ranges, relative frequency, rare and endangered species, blooming and fruiting periods; with taxonomic notes and an illustrated glossary. The information meticulously reflects the plants as represented in Pennsylvania and is derived from specimens collected within the state.

Developed in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Flora Database project, and compiled by botanists at the Morris Arboretum, the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, The Plants of Pennsylvania is an authoritative, accessible guide to Pennsylvania's plant life. It will be indispensable to taxonomists, conservationists, ecologists, foresters, land planners, teachers, agricultural county agents, students, and amateur naturalists. ... Read more

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Hard-core Taxonomy
Plants of Pennsylvania is an exhaustive taxonomy of the fauna of the keystone state. Both native and introduced species are included. It is not light reading, but as a reference it is excellent.

The cover artwork is not representative of the text, which contains only line drawings of good quality. The book is well indexed, by both scientific and common names, and probably is the best entrance point for most readers. I found theglossary particularly helpful.It has illustrations and definitions of hundreds of mostly obscure botanical terms that a few of us forgot and most of us never learned. ... Read more

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An essential guide to appreciating simple field plants and the key role they play in local and global ecosystems.

In this comprehensive volume Donald D. Cox gathers substantial data on simple field plants in Eastern North America and with great clarity he studies their profound impact on regional ecosystems and the ecology of the earth.

This includes origins and types of soils and how these soils relate to vegetation; climate and human culture; plants and fungi growth in fields; adaptations for survival; field plant reproduction and seed dispersal; and toxic, medicinal, and edible plants that flourish in fields.

Cox provides complete and accurate details for readers interested in collecting and/or preserving field plants. He focuses on field conservation and habitat preservation throughout the book. A final chapter offers special projects and investigations for those who wish to go a step beyond collecting and identifying plants. This book is an indispensable reference for professional and amateur naturalists as well as students and the general public. ... Read more

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This beautifully illustrated book introduces readers to 125 frequently encountered wildflowers and other plants that grow in coastal habitats from Massachusetts to central Florida. Drawn from the authors' many years of studying, photographing, and teaching others about plants and their habitats, this handy guide will appeal to everyone from the budding naturalist out to enjoy a day at the beach to the professional scientist seeking accurate, current information about coastal plants.

Organized by plant family, the guide provides the scientific and common names for each species, notes about its range and habitat, and a detailed botanical description that includes information about its growth habits and life history, flowers and fruits, human uses, and importance to wildlife. An exceptional color photograph accompanies each entry. Other features include a section on planning field trips to coastal areas, a glossary, and a list of selected natural areas to visit. ... Read more

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Enhanced with a section on planning field trips
Coastal Plants From Cape Cod To Cape Canaveral showcases 125 commonly encountered wildflowers and plants native to coastal habitats ranging from Massachusetts to central Florida. Each entry includes the plant's scientific and common names, notes about its range and habitat, and a color photograph. Detailed species descriptions cover growth habits and life history, flowers and fruits, human uses, and importance to wildlife. A very highly recommended addition to any personal, professional, academic, or community library plant and horticultural reference collection, Coastal Plants is enhanced with a section on planning field trips to coastal areas, a glossary, and a list of selected natural areas to visit.

A Fantastic Book!
"Coastal Plants from Cape Cod to Cape Canaveral" is a wonderful addition to the botanical literature!For both novices and confirmed botanists, this book provides a great look at the plants of the Atlantic Coast.As someone who knows little about plants, this book provided me with clear and informative descriptions that I could easily use to identify the plants in my area.Obviously meticulously researched, this book is the first to provide such comprehensive coverage of the topic.The photographs are beautiful, helping to illustrate both the plants and their associated habitats.I highly recommend this book both to own and to give as a gift! ... Read more

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An ingenious new key system for quick, positive field identification of wildflowers, flowering shrubs and vines in paperback for the first time. 1,075 drawings, 175 in color. ... Read more

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Not what I was hoping for
I planted a wildflower meadow on our property and I was hoping that this book would help me to identify the plants before the flowers bloomed. All the books that I've seen on wildflowers start with looking at the flower and going from there and this one was no different. Instead of pictures - there are drawings - some of which are a bit deceiving.

Newcomb's is the best!
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide is the best such guide available. As a botanical illustrator it's very important to me to see really accurate drawings -- this guide has them. Also I like very specific guidance about the plant, such as: number of petals, leaves opposite or alternate, type of fruit, etc.This guide tells you all the facts.Many so-called guides are organized by color, leaving you to flip through a sea of yellow-flower pages. Not Newcomb!He provides a rational and easy-to-follow key which leads you to the plant you seek.
This is not a new edition, but a reprinting with a nice new cover.THE BEST !!!!!

Excellent resource
Fantastic information, very informative, teaches you how to identify the wildflowers.**IMPORTANT** read the first several sections explaining how to use the book, particularly "The Key System and How it Works."It will make your research MUCH more efficient.What this guide lacks in color photos, it gains in really helping the novice identify wildflowers on your own.Excellent guide.

Adapit for the South
I bought an old (hardcopy) edition of this in the 80s and I still use it.You can key many flowers down to a famlily or group of species (or even species).Then use your state's/region's big thumpin' botany book, internet plant atlas, or field ecologist to find the species. Botanists are dismayed that it doesn't have a dichotomous key--which means it's great.I have used it in Kentucky, Virginia, Louisiana, North Carolina, and North Florida. I carry it in my vehicle to keep it handy.

Excellent Wildflower Guide
Yes, it is for the Northeastern US and Canada, and it covers that area rather well.I live in North Carolina. Most of the plants are here although we have additional species not covered.But I can usually get close enough that I can then go for the extreme detail of Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas. (I have both editions of this Souteastern bible and both editions of the companion Wild Flowers of North Carolina that has color photos).

If I think I know the plant I can look in the index for the botanical or the common name and then go to those descriptions.The key is excellent and easy to use (I don't have to keep going back to the glossary for every other term). If I don't have the plant in front of me I can check variations quickly.

The plant drawings provide detail that photographs usually don't.If you're just looking for color then the other guides should be sufficient, but this guide provides the detail I don't get from the other guides.

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An Instant Guide to Medicinal Plants is an ideal compact identification guide to the great variety of North American plants and trees that are known for their medicinal properties.
This user-friendly guide assumes no previous knowledge:A medical glossary and an easy-to-follow system of color-coded bands, denoting the part of the plant used, leads quickly to the correct section of the book.Detailed, full-color illustrations and a concise text provide information on collecting, preparing, and using the many remedies in Nature's medicine chest. ... Read more

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A wonderful guide for all reptile and amphibian lovers.
Reptiles and amphibians are all over our world.This book helps you identify the most common species and where you'll most likely encounter them.I would recommend this book for people who are looking for answersabout these species. ... Read more