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Wildflowers of Texas Spiral-Bound | April 3, 2018

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.


A comprehensive field guide to the wildflowers of the Lone Star State

In Wildflowers of Texas, Michael Eason describes and illustrates more than 1,100 commonly encountered species, both native and introduced. The book is organized by flower color, with helpful color coding along the page edges making it easy to navigate.
  • Covers all ecoregions of Texas
  • Describes and illustrates more than 1200 species
  • Includes perennials, annuals, and subshrubs, both native and nonnative
  • 1230 beautiful color photographs
  • User-friendly organization by flower color
  • Authoritative trailside reference
 
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.