First published in 1998 as A Great Lakes Wetland Flora, this new (2022) work describes over 900 wetland and aquatic vascular plant species found in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. New in this edition are nearly 600 full-color photographs, new county-level distribution maps for each species, and numerous taxonomic revisions. Includes: Keys to each plant family, genus and species Organized into four major groups: Ferns and Fern Allies, Conifers, Dicots, Monocots, then alphabetically by family and genus More than 900 species described Illustrated with hundreds of color photographs and line drawings Conservation status (endangered or threatened) in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin Wetland indicator status (2018 ratings) Habitat information Fully indexed (both scientific name and common name) for ease-of-use

First published in 1998 as A Great Lakes Wetland Flora, this new (2019) work has been extensively revised to reflect recent taxonomic changes, and includes many new illustrations, and all-new county-level distribution maps for over 900 wetland and aquatic plant species in 109 plant families. Features: Keys to each vascular plant family, genus and species Organized into four major groups: Ferns and Fern Allies, Conifers, Dicots, Monocots, then alphabetically by family and genus More than 900 species described Illustrated with hundreds of line drawings Conservation status (endangered or threatened) in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin Wetland indicator status (2016 rankings) Habitat information Fully indexed (both scientific name and common name) for ease-of-use

FOURTH EDITION NOW AVAILABLE - Search ISBN: 1478194693 or see Author page (above) to Look Inside or to order. The Fourth Edition incorporates the revised Wetland Indicator Status classification of the National Wetland Plant List (June 2012); this replaces earlier lists developed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and is the new standard to be used in wetland delineation studies. A Great Lakes Wetland Flora (Third Edition) is the only comprehensive field guide to the vascular plants found in the wetlands of the Upper Midwest-the plants of bogs, fens, swamps, marshes, wet meadows, and low prairie-plus the aquatic plants of lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. The Third Edition has been updated to incorporate conservation status changes and includes many new illustrations.The Flora's thoroughness, ease-of-use, and detailed drawings have made it a favorite reference with botanists, natural resource managers, environmental consultants, students, educators, or anyone simply wanting to learn more about these fascinating habitats. Contents* Complete coverage of aquatic and wetland plants of the Upper Midwest-Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, northern Illinois, and northern Indiana-with general applicability to surrounding areas (including the Dakotas, Iowa, Ohio and western Ontario).* Over 900 plant species in 114 plant families; each species described (including habitat and range information) and illustrated. * Descriptions of the major wetland types of the Great Lakes region.* Identification of plants of conservation concern in the region (state or federally endangered or threatened). Also included are U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wetland status indicators. * Alphabetically arranged by plant family within four major plant groups-Ferns and Fern Allies, Conifers, Dicots, and Monocots-for quickly finding and identifying plants.* Easy-to-use keys to each plant family, genus, and species.

Aquatic plants of the Upper Midwest uses over 350 color photographs to teach readers how to identify the true aquatic plants of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. This guide is designed to be comprehensive and user-friendly for professionals and casual users alike. Magnified inset photos and detailed descriptions make identification as easy and enjoyable as a day on the water. Handy appendices include botanical keys and much more. This book is absolutely essential for anyone interested in the identification of aquatic macrophytes, far exceeding in clarity of presentation and photography any published North American aquatic plant guide. The full-color, high resolution photos by Paul are superb and show all of the diagnostic characters needed to name these difficult-to-identify plants. --Book jacket.

The wetlands of Minnesota and Wisconsin are categorized into fifteen plant communities. Each community is described and illustrated by color photographs, along with descriptions and color photographs of a total of 115 representative plant species. The descriptions include taxonomic characteristics, habitat, and notes on wildlife use and economic values.

A Great Lakes Wetland Flora (Fourth Edition) is a comprehensive field guide to the vascular plants found in the wetlands of the Upper Midwest - the plants of bogs, fens, swamps, marshes, wet meadows, and low prairie - plus the aquatic plants of lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. [Author's note: please see the new 2019 edition: Wetland Plants of the Upper Midwest, ISBN: 9781797053240.] The Fourth Edition features many new illustrations and incorporates the June 2012 Wetland Indicator Status classification of the National Wetland Plant List; this replaces earlier lists developed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and is the standard for use in wetland delineation studies. Definitions for the indicators have been revised, and are based on regions, 4 of which are present in the Great Lakes area: Midwest, Northcentral and Northeast, Eastern Mountains and Piedmont, and Great Plains. The Flora's thoroughness and ease-of-use have made it a favorite reference with botanists, natural resource managers, environmental consultants, students and educators. Contents- Complete coverage of aquatic and wetland plants of the Upper Midwest - Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. - Over 900 plant species in 114 plant families; each species described (including habitat and range information) and illustrated. - Descriptions of major wetland types of the Great Lakes region.- Identification of plants of conservation concern in each state (endangered, threatened, special concern). - Alphabetically arranged by plant family within four major plant groups - Ferns and Fern Allies, Conifers, Dicots, and Monocots - for quickly finding and identifying plants. - Easy-to-use keys to each plant family, genus, and species.