Southern Rocky Mountain Wildflowers: Wildflower Series

The Southern Rocky Mountains are a subregion of the Rocky Mountains of North America, ranging from portions of Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, and boasts a diverse variety of plant communities. This fully updated and revised edition of Southern Rocky Mountain Wildflowers will be appreciated not only by amateur wildflower enthusiasts, but experts will also find the detailed photographs and charts useful in distinguishing among similar species in difficult groups. Species are arranged by color and plant family for easy identification. This guide features nearly 200 of the common species, full-color photographs (many brand new to this edition), detailed descriptions, information on bloom season, and interesting facts about each plant. -Detailed yet user-friendly descriptions and photos of nearly 200 plants organized by color and family -Introduction to the area's habitats and ecology -Primer on plant characteristics and identification

By Leigh Robertson and Christine Kassar