Finding Wildflowers in the Washington-Baltimore Area

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Finding Wildflowers in the Washington-Baltimore Area Authors: , , Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Johns Hopkins University Press
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Pages: 328 Language: English ISBN: 9780801849947 Categories: , , , , ,

A guide to the locations, habitats and blooming periods of the many species of wildflower that grow in and around the Washington and Baltimore area. Some 700 species of wildflower are described, with common and scientific names given throughout. The book focuses on the more showy native and naturalized herbaceous plants of woods, fields, wetlands and parks. There is a general description of the geology of the area, with a description of the plants various habitats and the effects of seasonal changes and topographical variations in climate.

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"A rich and welcome resource for everyone who enjoys wildflowers--casual walker and dedicated student alike...'Finding Wildflowers' describes dozens of parks, preserves, and other sites within about a hundred miles of the Baltimore-Washington corridor. And it goes well beyond simple description, placing these sites in the context of the region's natural environment, and providing a detailed checklist of species the visitor may see."--Mary Pockman, 'Audubon Naturalist News' "A trio of authors (two from the Audubon Society) deliver loads of information about plant life and geology, as well as outlining scores of trails and sites to visit in natural areas...Includes a month-by-month guide to blooming seasons for a variety of plants."--'Baltimore Magazine'

Author Biography

Cristol Fleming, former director of the Audubon Naturalist Society's education program, is a freelance botanist and teacher. Marion Blois Lobstein teached biology at Northern Virginia Community College, Manassas Campus. Barbara Tufty is a widely published natural science writer and conservation editor for the Audubon Naturalist Society.