Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountain Region - Paperback
Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountain Region - Paperback
by Denver Botanic Gardens (Author)
Featuring more than 1245 stunning color photographs, this comprehensive field guide is the must-have portable reference for the wildflowers the Rocky Mountain Region.
Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountain Region is a comprehensive field guide for anyone wishing to learn about the amazingly diverse wildflowers of the region. Organized by flower color and shape, and including a range map for each flower described, the guide is as user-friendly as it is informative. This must-have book is perfect for hikers, naturalists, and native plant enthusiasts.- Covers the entire Rocky Mountain range from Canada south to New Mexico, separated into Northern Rockies, Middle Rockies, and Southern Rockies
- Describes and illustrates nearly 1,200 commonly encountered species
- Includes perennials, annuals, biennials, vines, shrubs, and subshrubs, both native and non-native
- 1,245 superb color photographs and 1,189 range maps
- User-friendly organization by flower color, shape, and petal count
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- Covers entire Rocky Mountain range from Canada south to New Mexico, separated into Northern Rockies, Middle Rockies, and Southern Rockies
- Describes and illustrates nearly 1200 species
- Includes perennials, annuals, biennials, vines, shrubs, and subshrubs, both native and non-native
- 1245 superb color photographs, 1189 range maps, 1 ecoregions map
- User-friendly organization by flower color and petal count
- Authoritative trailside reference
Author Biography
Green inside and out, Denver Botanic Gardens began in 1951 and is considered one of the top botanical gardens in the United States and a pioneer in water conservation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Gardens' living collections encompass specimens from the tropics to the tundra, showcasing a plant palette chosen to thrive in Colorado's semiarid climate. The Gardens offer world-class art exhibitions, education programs, and important plant conservation and research initiatives. For more information, visit botanicgardens.org.