Wildflowers of Shenandoah National Park

Download or read book Wildflowers of Shenandoah National Park written by Ann Simpson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-06-14 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential quick reference to the wildflowers of one of America’s most beloved national parks The intriguing world of wildflower identification can greatly enhance your enjoyment of the park. Wildflowers of Shenandoah National Park is an easy-to-use field guide to help you identify more than 125 of the park’s most common species—from the iconic large-flowered trillium, with its striking white flowers, to the eye-catching magenta blooms of purple flowering raspberry, which can’t be missed on a summer day. Information-packed and beautifully photographed, this field guide features: • More than 150 vibrant full-color photos • Detailed yet user-friendly descriptions of plants organized by color and bloom time, with natural history notes, ethnobotanical uses, and historical uses • Ten suggested wildflower hikes • A detailed park map • A glossary of botanical terms • A comprehensive wildflower index