An acclaimed, beautifully illustrated introduction to spring-blooming
wildflowers of the northeastern United States and Canada
This exquisitely illustrated volume provides an accessible, in-depth
introduction to spring-blooming wildflowers of the northeastern United
States and Canada. Featuring more than 500 detailed color photos and a
large, beautifully designed format, the book delves into the life
histories of more than thirty-five wildflowers and their relatives, from
common favorites, such as bloodroot and Jack-in-the-pulpit, to
interesting, lesser-known species, including miterwort and featherfoil.
Drawing on a wealth of personal experience and the latest scientific
research, and presenting it all in terms anyone can understand,
acclaimed naturalist and photographer Carol Gracie invites readers to
enhance their appreciation of the beauty of these wildflowers by
learning not just their names or how many petals they have, but what
pollinates them, how their seeds are dispersed, how they interact with
other plants and animals, how Native Americans and other people have
used them, and other interesting facts.
Each species is illustrated with a range of detailed color photos that
not only capture its beauty but illustrate the features discussed in the
text and show the plant in its environment alongside the pollinators,
herbivores, or seed dispersers with which, in many cases, the wildflower
has evolved. Other topics covered include the naming of wildflowers;
pathogens and pests; related species in other parts of the world; and
wildflowers in history, literature, and art.
Presenting authoritative information in an inviting style, Spring
Wildflowers of the Northeast is an ideal volume for wildflower lovers,
outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists, students, and more.
- Showcases the most spectacular spring-blooming wildflowers of the
northeastern United States and Canada
- Features more than 500 stunning full-color photos
- Covers the life histories, lore, and uses of more than 35 species and
their relatives
- Combines the latest scientific research with an easy-to-read style
Features species accounts for these wildflowers:
Baneberries ● Bloodroot ● Blue Cohosh ● Blue-eyed Mary ●Celandines ●
Columbine ● Dutchman's Breeches ● Early Meadow-rue ● Early Saxifrage ●
False Hellebore ● Featherfoil ● Fire-pink ● Fringed Polygala ● Hepaticas
● Jack-in-the-pulpit ● Lady-slippers ● Lesser Celandine ● Lousewort ●
Mayapple ● Miterwort ● One-flowered Cancer-root ● Skunk Cabbage ● Spring
Beauties ● Squawroot ● Trilliums ● Trout-lily ● Twinleaf ● Violets ●
Virgina Bluebells ● Wild Ginger
