Wildflowers of the Midwest: A Field Guide to Over 600 Wildflowers in the Region

by Don Kurz

Overview

America’s Midwest is home to some of the most abundant and beautiful wildflowers in the country. 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 600 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493046249
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	04/01/2021
Pages:	408
Sales rank:	1,021,419
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

For over forty years Don Kurz has been writing about nature and photographing plants, wildlife, and landscapes. With advanced degrees in botany and zoology, Don is an expert on the ecology of the Midwest and has spent his career protecting and managing the natural areas and endangered species of the region. His writing and photography has appeared in numerous magazines, calendars, and guidebooks.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

How to Use This Guide xviii

White Flowers 1

Yellow Flowers 115

Red and Orange Flowers 197

Pink Flowers 207

Blue and Purple Flowers 239

Weeds 343

Glossary 365

Selected Further Reading 368

Index 369

About the Author 388