This spectacular and informative guide features 278 wildflowers found in
the meadows, woods, dunes, shores, and wetlands of Michigan. Each
stunning photograph is coupled with a detailed plant description,
including scientific and family names, habitat, growing season, and
protected status. Michigan Wildflowers also features a wildflower quiz
and a guide to eight of Michigan's most accessible and diverse
wildflower trails, including Fernwood, Grass River Natural Area, and the
Ninga Aki Pathway. Invaluable to nature lovers, this beautiful and
practical book is essential for anyone who enjoys the wealth of
wildflowers Michigan has to offer. At the beginning of Michigan
Wildflowers in Color, the author has illustrated textual terms such as
'stipules' or 'basal leaves' with a collection of line drawings. The
plant descriptions include location, seasonal display, height, and
information on whether the flower is protected and should not be picked
or moved. The flower photographs are grouped by color for ease of
location and then listed in the order in which they appear during the
growing season. There are generally six photographs to a page, with the
text on the facing page. There is a quiz at the back of the book to test
your 'flower power, plus an 'Observer's List' to keep track of the
flowers you do find. Also, the author has also mapped out eight
wildflower trails in various Michigan habitats, plus the seasonal
species of flowers that can be found there.
