Wildflowers of North America : a guide to field identification / by Frank D. Venning ; illustrated by Manabu C. Saito.
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TextSeries: Golden field guide seriesPublication details: New York : St. Martin's Press, c1984.Description: 340 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cmISBN: - 1582381275
- 9781582381275
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Identify the red splash of an Indian Paintbrush. Recognize the odor of burning Sage. Find the graceful Jack-in-the-Pulpit, hidden in shady swamplands-and realize that wildflowers are a heritage to enjoy and cherish. No other field guide covers so vast a geography or such an abundance of species, making this exquisitely illustrated volume preferred for nature studies, educational projects, and scientific needs.-All of North America in one volume-7,441,049 square miles!-Over 1,500 species in 101 families-Basic instruction in flower parts and leaf type-Text and illustrations seen together at a glance-Colloquial and scientific names-Convenient measuring rules-Glossary
Includes bibliographical references (p. 329) and index.