Wildflowers of Texas, Paperback

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In her popular ""Wildflowers of Texas,"" native-plant expert Geyata Ajilvsgi gives lay readers the most comprehensive field guide currently available on the state s abundant wildflowers. This latest edition contains information on 482 of the most common species found in the state s major vegetation zones. Each entry includes a full-color photograph of the flower on the page facing the entry, bloom period, range and habitat, and botanical description. A special note in each entry explains the plant s therapeutic, culinary, and other traditional uses, such as landscaping value. A color map of Texas shows the state s major vegetation zones, corresponding to the range codes used in the text. Other supplementary material includes a glossary of botanical terms, an illustrated glossary of plant parts, and a selected bibliography for future reading.""