Wildflowers of the Eastern United States [Paperback]

Wilbur H. Duncan (Author)
WILBUR H. DUNCAN was a professor emeritus of botany at the University of Georgia. He is coauthor, with Marion B. Duncan, of Wildflowers of the Eastern United States (Georgia) and the Smithsonian Guide to Seaside Plants.

Marion B. Duncan (Author)
MARION B. DUNCAN was among the foremost authorities on the natural vegetation of the eastern United States. She is coauthor, with Wilbur H. Duncan, of Wildflowers of the Eastern United States (Georgia) and the Smithsonian Guide to Seaside Plants.

Richly illustrated with over 600 color photographs, this guide describes more than 1,100 wildflowers that can be found east of the Mississippi—in our woods and parks, along mountain trails or dunes, and even floating in streams. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, an amateur naturalist or a professional botanist, this guide will be a welcome addition to your library, classroom, or backpack.

Wildflowers of the Eastern United States is

Thorough: Covers more than 1,100 species of wildflowers found from Maine to northern Florida, including forbs, grasses, rushes, and sedges. More than 700 of these species also are found west of the Mississippi.Useful: Includes both common and scientific names. The succinct descriptions and color photographs provide the most easily recognizable characteristics necessary for positive identification of each species.Accessible: Keeps language as simple as possible so that hobbyists as well as specialists will find the book accurate and easy to use. A glossary and line drawings define and illustrate botanical terminology, and the authors provide a brief guide to plant structure.Informative: Describes range, blooming season, and typical habitat for each species. A list of plants with ulƒ½