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Wildflowers of Texas Spiral-Bound | 2018-04-03

Michael Eason

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A must-have guide for hikers, naturalists, gardeners, and anyone wishing to learn more about the diverse wildflowers of Texas.


Ideal for hikers, foragers, and plant lovers, the Timber Press Field Guides are the perfect tools for loving where you live.

Wildflowers of Texas is a comprehensive field guide for anyone wishing to learn about the amazingly diverse wildflowers of the Lone Star State. 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 all ecoregions of Texas
  • Describes and illustrates more than 1,200 species
  • Includes perennials, annuals, and subshrubs, both native and nonnative
  • 1,230 color photographs
  • User-friendly organization by flower color and shape
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Original Binding: Flexibound
Pages: 508 pages
ISBN-10: 160469646X
Item Weight: 2.0 lbs
Dimensions: 6.1 x 1.3 x 8.6 inches
"Precise technical descriptions enhance this book's utility. . . . A thoroughly practical and enjoyable resource." --Choice

"The book I've always wanted but had been missing from my field guide collection." --The Garden Path Podcast

"The size is just right, the binding is sturdy, and the photos and the printing are good quality." --The Native Plant Society of Texas

"Eason sought to balance a scientific rigor with accessibility." --Marfa Public Radio

"Wildflowers of Texas should ride shotgun with you on any flower-peeping drive. This excellent guidebook makes identification easy while also introducing you to the vast number of wildflowers you may encounter throughout the state and the seasons." --Digging

"Organized by bloom color, this wildflower guide is designed for easy use in the field... Excellent photographs help with identification."--The Edinburg Review
Michael Eason is the head of the San Antonio Botanical Garden rare plant conservation department. He is also a conservation botanist for Texas Flora, a botanical consulting company. Eason has previously worked with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the Millennium Seed Bank Project. He volunteers his time for organizations like the Wildflower Center, the Native Plant Society of Texas, and the Nature Conservancy.