The History and Folklore of North American Wildflowers


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This highly entertaining reference book presents the popular lore, social history, and practical uses of nearly seven hundred native flowers.




Wild Flowers of America


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"Lifesize illustrations and descriptive paragraphs on the origin and botanical classification of American wild flowers."--Amazon.com.




Wildflowers of North America


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Describes flowers, leaves, size, habitats, and known ranges for over 1500 wildflowers.







Field Book of Western Wild Flowers


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"Field Book of Western Wild Flowers" by J. J. Thornber, Margaret Armstrong. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.




North American Wild Flowers


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Catharine Parr Strickland Traill's book 'North American Wild Flowers' is a mesmerizing collection of botanical illustrations and descriptions that captures the beauty and diversity of wild flowers found throughout North America. Traill's meticulous attention to detail and vivid descriptions make this book a valuable resource for botanical enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Written in a straightforward and informative style, the book provides readers with a deep understanding of each flower's characteristics, habitats, and folklore, making it both educational and engaging. Traill's ability to blend science with storytelling creates a unique literary experience that is both informative and enjoyable to read. Catharine Parr Strickland Traill, a Canadian author and naturalist, drew inspiration from her experiences living in the wilderness of Canada to write 'North American Wild Flowers'. Her passion for nature and dedication to documenting the flora of North America shines through in her writing, making her an authority on the subject. Traill's background in botany and her intimate knowledge of the natural world greatly influenced the creation of this detailed and informative book. I highly recommend 'North American Wild Flowers' to anyone interested in botany, nature writing, or the beauty of the natural world. Traill's expertise and passion make this book a must-read for those seeking to explore the wonders of North American wild flowers.




National Geographic Pocket Guide to Wildflowers of North America


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With this basic beginner's field guide to North American wildflowers, all who enjoy nature and the outdoors can identify common wildflowers, from backyard weeds to dainty forest blossoms. In a logical, user-friendly, highly visual format, this new title offers key facts about 160 of the most common wildflowers and weeds, coast to coast, including Canada and Alaska. To help with identification, each of the 160 entries has both a color photograph showing the plant in context and a color illustration showing the blossom close-up. This book is the perfect starting point for anyone, young or old, interested in learning how to identify wildflowers.




National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Wildflowers of North America


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Presents a comprehensive field guide that covers more than seven hundred species of wildflowers in North America, providing common and scientific names; flowering season; leaf, stalk, and blossom descriptions; and range maps.




New England Wildflowers


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New England Wildflowers is the most complete guide available to the common wildflowers and flowering plants found in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. With habitats ranging from tidal marshes to mountains, bogs, and boreal forests, the region comprises a rich variety of botanical treasures. Botanists, naturalists, and wildflower enthusiasts alike will find much to enjoy and discover in this easy-to-use reference, which features: * Guaranteed binding—if this binding fails, the publisher will replace the book for free * Detailed descriptions and color photos of more than 300 plants, organized by color and family * An introduction to the region’s habitats and ecology * A glossary of botanical terms * A primer on plant characteristics and identification




North American Wild Flowers


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Half-tone color reproduction of original watercolors, on cream paper. Woody herbaceous plants in fruit or flower.