He has lived in Florida for thirty years. This guide to the common wildflowers found in the lush Florida Keys features beautiful color photographs. Detailed plant descriptions and line art aid in plant identification for botanists and novice enthusiasts alike. Each species description is accompanied by a "Comments" section giving lore about the plant, its uses, or its name. Now, with Wildflowers of the Midwest, readers will be able to locate and identify the many gorgeous flowering species blooming in the heartland.
The newest guidebook from wildflower authority Don Kurz contains detailed, full-color photographs and concise descriptions of approximately of these wildflowers. Written by a wildflower expert for the casual wildflower observer, Wildflowers of the Midwest is organized by color for easy access out on the trail and includes information on blooming season and range as well as a glossary of terms and a reference section.
Author : Daniel F. Florida Ethnobotany provides a cross-cultural examination of how the states native plants have been used by its various peoples. This compilation includes common names of plants in their historical sequence, weaving together what was formerly esoteri.
But it is also a rich and diverse ecosystem, boasting hundreds of varieties of wildflowers across wide-ranging topography. Now, for the first time in over twenty years, a guidebook will catalog and categorize these gorgeous flowers in an appealing and accessible package.
Yosemite Wildflowers, by authors and photographers Barry and Judy Breckling, collects and describes the vast number of wildflowers found in the Yosemite area, with tools and hints on proper identification. Whether it is used as a field guide or a keepsake, this book captures the beauty to be found in Yosemite. This illustrated reference includes details pertaining to the identification, structure, distribution, and uses of more than of the most common grasses found in Florida and nearby states.
The deciduous trees that make this region famous for their fall color displays, are a few of the thousands of species of plants growing in the diverse ecosystems found throughout New England. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over familiar and unique species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers and also includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent botanical sanctuaries.
Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA. The Everglades region is a mosaic of interconnected ecosystems where a slight elevation change can lead you from dry, rocky pinelands and shady hardwood hammocks to flooded grassy prairies and deep, mysterious swamps. Fascinating wildflowers abound in every habitat.
Striking color photography showcases species and flowering characteristics. This easy-to-use reference guide is divided into seven color-coded sections including state basic facts, geography, history, people, places, nature and miscellaneous information.
This reference guide is perfect for students in grades 3 and up. A treasure trove of information and suggestions on where and how to look for Florida's most interesting natural features and creatures. Florida's Special Places: unique environments and habitats such as the Everglades, coral reefs, sinkholes, salt marshes, and beaches Flora and Fauna: fascinating species that inhabit Florida such as alligators, birds of prey, and native plants How everyone can help protect Florida's priceless natural resources Glossary explains unfamiliar words Take this book on your next walk in the woods.
Footpaths range through salt marshes, river floodplains, and along coastal dunes and beaches. Trails pass through desert-like scrub islands, jungle-like hydric hammocks, and deep, dark bayous. Ranging from 1 to 43 miles in length, each hike includes mile-by-mile directions, a topographic map, and information on hike duration, mileage, and trail conditions. Old standards like Tenoroc, Disney Wilderness Preserve, and Silver River State Park have been revisited and updated to keep you informed of changes in their trail systems.
The environmentally sound growing info for both edible and ornamental plants found here is your green thumb map to success. With profiles of more than plants proven to thrive in Florida's unique climate, including shrubs, trees, perennials, annuals, vegetables, fruits, tropical plants, lawn grasses, and more, you'll be able to select the best plants to create a beautiful landscape or a high-yielding edible garden.
Helpful charts highlight sun and shade requirements and offer clear and concise plant variety information. Month-by-month care and cultivation guides are offered for each plant group, guiding your journey—even if you're a first-time Florida gardener.
Tasker, along with pro gardeners Robert Bowden and Joe Lamp'l, address the many challenges of Florida gardening, including a changing climate and saltwater gardening information. The how-to methods for planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and much more are rich with information essential to Floridians.
This comprehensive and extensive guide is the best resource for growing in the Sunshine State. ISBN: Category: Nature Page: View: Uncover the bountiful secrets of Florida's wildlife and landscape in this month-by-month guide to natural events in this popular state. Also included are natural sites and events on the Georgia and Alabama coasts. The culmination of their leisurely journeys, Life along the Inner Coast is a guide to the plants, animals, and habitats found in one of the most biologically diverse regions on the planet.
It is a valuable resource for naturalists, students, and anyone who lives or vacations along the Atlantic inner coast. Lee Timme Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi ISBN: Category: Nature Page: View: With its variety of habitats, Mississippi contains an especially rich and diverse set of native and naturalized flowering plants.
First published in , this handy volume is the comprehensive, full-color guide to the state's lush array of wildflowers. Made in the USA.
Author : Bruce A. Featuring over wildflowers, flowering shrubs, and vines, this user-friendly field guide is the first to focus on the rare, fragile lands and species of the Sandhills region of the Carolinas and Georgia. Characterized by longleaf pine forests, rolling hills, abundant blackwater streams, several major rivers, and porous sandy soils, the Sandhills region stretches from Fayetteville, North Carolina, southwest to Columbus, Georgia, and represents the farthest advance of the Atlantic Ocean some 2 million years ago.
Wildflowers of the Sandhills Region is arranged by habitat, with color tabs to facilitate easy browsing of the nine different natural communities whose plants are described here. Bruce A. Sorrie, a botanist with over 30 years of experience, includes common plants, region-specific endemics, and local rarities, each with its own species description, and over color photos for easy identification. The field guide's opening section includes an introduction to the Sandhills region's geology, soil types, and special relationship to fire ecology; an overview of rare species and present conservation efforts; a glossary and key to flower and leaf structures; and a listing of gardens, preserves, and parklands in the Sandhills region and nearby where wildflowers can be seen and appreciated.
Wildflower enthusiasts and professional naturalists alike will find this comprehensive guide extremely useful. Author : David W. Hall,William J. Wildflowers of Florida and the Southeast provides photographs and concise descriptions for many of the plants that occur in Florida and throughout the Gulf and Eastern Coastal Plains, particularly from North Carolina west into eastern Texas.
This treatment contains descriptions and photographs of plants. As an identification aid, the plants are arranged by flower color. The written description provides geographic ranges and habitats, season of flowering, type and shape of leaves, and many more details about each featured plant. Scientific names are listed along with the most frequently used common names known to the authors. A pocket-sized, laminated folding nature guide highlighting the most commonly seen trees and wildflowers in Florida.
This illustrated reference includes details pertaining to the identification, structure, distribution, and uses of more than of the most common grasses found in Florida and nearby states.
Florida Wildflowers Walter Kingsley Taylor. Daniels,Stan Tekiela. Wildflowers of the Midwest Don Kurz. Florida Keys Wildflowers Roger L.
Spectacular additions to any gardener's planting options "Huegel has created an excellent guide to growing and using native ferns and wildflowers. Gardeners of all levels will find many new and relatively unknown jewels to add to their landscapes. The wealth of experience and personal knowledge Huegel brings to his subject makes this a veritable step-by-step handbook for the wildflower gardener. This is an extremely helpful and refreshing addition to the resources for people interested in these plants, whether they wish to grow them or not.
Recently, however, statewide water restrictions and a rekindling of environmental awareness have increased interest in native plants, which are better adapted to the local climate and require less maintenance. In this engaging and authoritative guide, ecologist and avid gardener Craig Huegel offers valuable information to anyone interested in integrating native ground covers into an outdoor space. As many of the plants featured in this book are not frequently or adequately discussed elsewhere, Native Wildflowers and Other Ground Covers for Florida Landscapes is a singular resource for homeowners and commercial growers alike.
Brilliantly illustrated with nearly color photos, this handy book provides clear instructions on how to garden with more than 17 native ferns, 17 native grasses, and wildflowers--all commercially available plants that work well together in the landscape. If you're interested in adding these beautiful, diverse plants to your garden or yard, pick up Craig Huegel's latest book and start planning your native plant landscape today.
Florida is home to an entire library of native plants that evolved to thrive in its range of climate regions. Native Plants for Florida Gardens profiles Florida native wildflowers, shrubs, vines and trees that can transform typical Florida landscapes. Striking color photography showcases species and flowering characteristics. Each 4"x6" Pocket Guide comes with complete exercises about your state. This easy-to-use reference guide is divided into seven color-coded sections including state basic facts, geography, history, people, places, nature and miscellaneous information.
This reference guide is perfect for students in grades 3 and up. Completely updated new edition. A treasure trove of information and suggestions on where and how to look for Florida's most interesting natural features and creatures.
Florida's Special Places: unique environments and habitats such as the Everglades, coral reefs, sinkholes, salt marshes, and beaches Flora and Fauna: fascinating species that inhabit Florida such as alligators, birds of prey, and native plants How everyone can help protect Florida's priceless natural resources Glossary explains unfamiliar words Take this book on your next walk in the woods.
A hike for every interest and ability!
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