Wildflowers of the Western Plains : A Field Guide by Zoe Merriman Kirkpatrick (1992, Mass Market)

University of Texas Press

0292790627

9780292790629

108599

Wildflowers of the Western Plains : a Field Guide

256 Pages

English

1992

Plants / Flowers, Plants / General

Yes

Nature

Zoe Merriman Kirkpatrick

Corrie Herring Hooks Ser.

Mass Market

1 in

22 Oz

8.2 in

5.8 in

Trade

91-032320

22

No. 20

582.130978

Acknowledgments- Map of the Western Plains- Foreword by Benny J. Simpson- Foreword by David K. Northington- Guide to Plant Names and Plant Families- Introduction- Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)- Alismataceae (Water Plantain Family)- Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis or Daffodil Family)- Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)- Berberidaceae (Barberry Family)- Boraginaceae (Borage or Forget-Me-Not Family)- Cactaceae (Cactus Family)- Campanuiaceae (Bluebell or Lobelia Family)- Capparidaceae (Caper or Spiderflower Family)- Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family)- Commelinaceae (Spiderwort Family)- Compositae (Asteraceae) (Daisy, Sunflower, or Aster Family)- Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory Family)- Cruciferae (Brassicaceae) (Mustard Family)- Cucurbitaceae (Gourd or Melon Family)- Ephedraceae (Ephedra Family)- Fumariaceae (Bleeding Heart Family)- Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)- Geraniaceae (Geranium Family)- Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family)- Iridaceae (Iris Family)- Krameriaceae (Rhatany Family)- Labiatae (Lamiaceae) (Mint Family)- Leguminosae (Fabaceae) (Legume, Bean, or Pea Family)- Liliaceae (Lily Family)- Linaceae (Flax Family)- Loasaceae (Stick-leaf Family)- Malvaceae (Mallow Family)- Martyniaceae (Unicorn Plant Family)- Nyctaginaceae (Four-o'clock Family)- Nymphaeaceae (Water Lily Family)- Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)- Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)- Oxalidaceae (Wood Sorrel Family)- Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)- Plantaginaceae (Plantain Family)- Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)- Polygalaceae (Milkwort Family)- Polygonaceae (Knotweed or Smartweed Family)- Portulacaceae (Purslane Family)- Ranunculaceae (Buttercup or Crowfoot Family)- Rosaceae (Rose Family)- Rubiaceae (Coffee, Bluet, or Madder Family)- Scrophulariaceae (Snapdragon Family)- Solanaceae (Potato or Nightshade Family)- Tamaricaceae (Tamarisk Family)- Verbenaceae (Vervain Family)- Zygophyllaceae (Caltrop Family)- Illustrated Glossary- Glossary- Bibliography- Index

Stretching from western Texas and eastern New Mexico up through Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, the Dakotas, and into Canada, the vast western plains often appear sparse and dry to the casual observer. But a closer look, especially after spring rains, uncovers flowers of all colors, sizes, shapes, and fragrances. These forgotten flowers, never before the main focus of a field guide, come into bloom in Wildflowers of the Western Plains. Organized by plant family, the guide presents 186 species of wildflowers, accompanied by vivid color photographs. Each entry includes both the Latin and common names and a description of the plant, flower, fruit, and range. A special feature of the guide is the inclusion of Native American botanical folklore, legends pertaining to wildflowers, and medicinal uses of native plants. The author's personal observations and occasional recipes round out this delightful array of information.

QK135.K57 1992