Steve W. Chadde

Spring Wildflowers of West Virginia describes nearly 250 plant species which flower during the spring months in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern North America. These are the plants found in the woods, forests, meadows, and bluffs of the region. Each plant is described and illustrated with two or more color photographs depicting the general form of the plant, and, in most cases, a close-up image of the plant's flower is provided to make positive identification of an unknown plant easier. The text of this book is based on the first edition (1948) of Spring Wild Flowers by Earl. L. Core (1902-1984). Dr. Core was a biology professor at West Virginia University for more than 40 years, and co-author of the classic four-volume Flora of West Virginia. The present work updates all botanical names, revises portions of the text, includes over 500 color photographs, a county-level distribution map for each species, and organizes the plants by flower color.

Plants of Big Bend National Park was originally published in 1951 by noted botanists W. B. McDougall and Omer E. Sperry, and was based on several years of fieldwork in this remote corner of Texas, plus consultation with numerous scientists. This new 2025 edition has been extensively revised and updated to reflect current botanical nomenclature, reformatted in a new layout, and illustrated with more than 400 color photographs. In all, over 600 of the more than 1,200 plant species of the Park are described, including trees, shrubs, 'wildflowers', cacti, and ferns. Excluded are grasses (as well as sedges and rushes), which although an important part of the Park's flora, can be quite difficult to identify; also excluded from this book are non-vascular plants such as mosses and liverworts. To help with identification, the plants are arranged by plant family, and the descriptions are written in largely non-technical terms (botanical terms used are defined in a glossary). A list of additional references, and both scientific name and common name indexes are provided. The book will be of interest to anyone wanting to learn more about the diverse plant life found in the harsh environment of Big Bend National Park.

Denali Flora is a field guide to the more than 800 species of vascular plants known from Denali National Park and Preserve, encompassing over 6 million acres in interior Alaska. Each species is described (habit, leaves, flowers, fruit), and most are illustrated with a color photograph. Information on each species' habitat is provided and notes are included on species traditionally used as medicine or food. In addition, family synopses, keys to each genus and species, and a glossary are provided to assist in the identification of unknown plants. Descriptions and illustrations of the most common mosses and lichens, important in the Park's ecosystems, are also included. Denali Flora will be of use to both the field researcher and the Park visitor simply wanting to learn more about the region's plant life.

Michigan Orchids is a full color field guide to the 19 genera and 57 species of orchid native to the state (plus one introduced orchid). Each species is described (in non-technical language) and illustrated, with habitat and pollination information, and with maps showing each species' distribution in Michigan and its range across North America. Also included are keys to each species, a glossary and index. The scientific (or botanical) names reflect current (2022) nomenclature, based on the latest research and published studies.

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

Common Weeds of the United States describes and illustrates over 200 of the most common or problematic weeds -- both native and introduced -- found across the United States. In any situation where weed control is necessary, it is first necessary to correctly identify the plant species. It is for this purpose that this guide has been prepared, and the intended users are research workers, weed specialists, agricultural extension agents, gardeners, farmers, park managers, and others interested in weeds and their control. Originally published in 1970, this new edition has been updated to reflect the many taxonomic changes in both family assignments and in genus and species names. The guide has been completely reformatted for easier use, with plants presented in alphabetical order by plant family. Detailed illustrations by preeminent botanical illustrator Regina Olson Hughes depict both the overall plant as well as its flowers, fruits, and seeds. Nearly 500 full-color photographs have been added to highlight key features of each plant. Finally, county-level distribution maps are provided to help narrow the range of possible weed species.

Wildflowers of Zion National Park is a non-technical introduction to over 100 of the more common wildflowers found in Zion, as well as in nearby Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument. In addition, common ferns are described as are six of the region's most common cacti Each plant is illustrated with one or more color photographs, and a brief description of the plant's features, habitat, and cultural uses is provided.

Edible Wild Plants of Eastern North America: Identifying and Using the Edible Wild Plants of the Eastern United States and Eastern Canada, first published in 1943, was a landmark book in terms of its thoroughness (covering nearly 1000 plant species, plus poisonous plants, mushrooms, seaweeds and lichens) and its detailed descriptions of each plant and their uses. This extensively revised (2020) full-color edition updates each plant's scientific name, adds distribution maps for many species, includes new information, and all new illustrations. Also added are cautionary notes for plants once considered safe to eat but which are now considered dangerous if eaten or improperly prepared. Separate chapters cover poisonous plants, edible plants, edible and poisonous mushrooms, and edible seaweeds and lichens.

Chaparral Shrubs is a field guide to 132 shrub and subshrub species found in the chaparral of southern California. Each species is described and illustrated with color photographs, and a simple key to all species, based on vegetative features, is included to aid identification. Descriptions include details of the plant's growth-form, typical habitats and elevation range where found, blooming-period, fire response, wildlife values, and traditional human uses. A distribution map indicates known occurrence of each shrub in California. The guide is fully indexed, and a glossary defines the botanical terms used. The guide will be valuable for students, resource managers, fire specialists, and anyone desiring to learn more about California's diverse native flora.

Wild Food Plants of the South Pacific and Southeast Asia is an introduction to the wide variety of edible food plants available on the islands of the South Pacific and throughout Southeast Asia. Arranged by part of the plant used, the manual identifies and illustrates (with detailed line drawings and a number of b/w photos) nearly 150 commonly eaten plants of the region, along with basic preparation and safety instructions. Included are chapters on: Edible Ferns, Edible Herbs, Edible Palms, Edible Grasses, Edible Tubers, Plants Eaten as Greens, Edible Fruits, Edible Seeds, Poisonous Plants, Plants Used to Stupefy Fish.

Grasses of the Southwest provides keys, descriptions, and illustrations to identify 73 important range grasses of the American southwest using only vegetative features. An overall line-drawing of each grass plus a detailed sketch of each species' diagnostic ligule and collar area provides a straightforward method to identify grasses early in the season or when not in flower. Illustrations of various grass features, a glossary, index, and distribution map are also included, making the book a valuable field guide for students, ranchers, researchers, and others working in southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, or western Texas.

Door County Flora is the first comprehensive treatment of the vascular plant species found in Wisconsin's unique and diverse Door Peninsula. The book attempts to treat all known plant species verified to occur (outside of cultivation) in Door County. Included are descriptions for approximately 1,100 species in 500 genera and 116 plant families. The book will be an invaluable tool for researchers, students, and others interested in learning more about the plant life of this fascinating region. Includes - Keys to Door County's vascular plant families, genera and species - Organized into four major groups: Ferns and Fern Relatives, Conifers, Dicots, Monocots - Over 1,000 species described - Illustrated with hundreds ofline drawings - Conservation status in Wisconsin (endangered or threatened) - Native or introduced in Wisconsin - Coefficient of conservatism - Habitat information - Glossary of botanical terms - Fully indexed for ease-of-use

In contrast to modern commercial orchards consisting of closely planted trees attached to a trellis, backyard growers will find it easiest to train dwarf apple trees to a central leader with several tiers of lateral (or scaffold) branches. Homeowner's Guide to Training & Pruning Apple Trees will teach you, step-by-step, how to train your young tree, from planting to maturity, to develop and maintain the ideal "Christmas tree" shape. Along the way, we'll reveal our "insider's secrets" to help you understand the 'whys' of tree growth and how each type of pruning cut affects your tree. Finally, once your tree reaches the desired height, we'll share with you a simple method to keep your tree within bounds. Written in clear, easy-to-follow language, and illustrated with many line drawings, Training & Pruning Apple Trees, in addition to apples, also includes basic instructions for shaping other types of fruit trees, including peach, pear, apricot, cherries, plums, and persimmons.

Alaska Trees and Shrubs describes and illustrates over 150 woody plants - the trees and shrubs - found in the 49th State. Included are essentially all the native trees and shrubs of Alaska, plus several introduced and naturalized woody plants. Geographically, all of Alaska is included, from the narrow southeastern coastal region along the Pacific Ocean, west and southwest through the long chain of the Aleutian Islands, and north through the interior to the Arctic Ocean; also the many islands along the coasts. This reference should also be useful in northwestern Canada, including the Yukon and Northwest Territories, and northwestern British Columbia. This field guide was prepared for anyone desiring to learn more about Alaska's trees and shrubs and their habitats. The intended users range from those with little or no botanical background, to outdoors workers needing a comprehensive, up-to-date field reference. While technical terms have been kept to a minimum, a glossary is provided, and keys are included for all species as well as for trees and shrubs in both summer and winter condition. By using a combination of the keys, range maps, illustrations, descriptions, and habitat information, you should be able to confidently identify any tree or shrub growing in the wild in Alaska. The most difficult group are the willows (Salix), and two keys are provided, one based on features of leaves and catkins, the other based on leaves, twigs, and growth form.

Wildflowers of Death Valley is an easy-to-use guide to the most characteristic wildflowers, shrubs and trees found in the Death Valley region of southeastern California. Arranged by flower color, the book features line drawings by renowned botanical illustrator Jeanne Janish and detailed color photographs for each species. Included are descriptions for nearly 150 plants, found in Death Valley from the lowest elevations to the highest mountains.

Southwestern Trees is an easy-to-use, non-technical field guide to the trees found in Arizona and New Mexico, extending to the surrounding areas of southeastern California, southern Nevada, southern Utah, southern Colorado, western Texas, and northern Mexico. Included are descriptions, color photographs, and distribution maps for about 150 coniferous and broadleaf trees of the region, as well as the sometimes treelike species of agaves and yuccas, so characteristic of the desert flora. Also included are a number of species more commonly found as shrubs, but occasionally reaching tree-size in favorable environments.