Covers eighty of the most common wildflowers of the East.

This guide covers 80 of the most frequently encountered and abundant birds of the West.

Identify and understand the plants that are changing the North American landscape forever.

An ideal compact identification guide to wildflowers commonly seen around the cities, roadsides, woods, & open areas of North America. The authors have selected from the thousands of North American flowering plants those species most likely to be encountered in the countryside of the more heavily populated areas of the U.S. & Canada. This user-friendly guide assumes no previous knowledge: an easy-to-follow system of color-coded bands (denoting color of flower) & symbols (giving typical location) leads quickly to the correct section of the book. Detailed, full-color illustrations of flowers, leaves, & shape of plant, plus a distribution map & concise informative text, allow you to identify positively the most familiar species of North America.

The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light “Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard #1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find: • Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism • Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms • Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.

Describes flowers, leaves, size, habitats, and known ranges for over 1500 wildflowers.