STEM Summer Research Institute: Natural History of Plants: Books

A guide to more than 1,300 wildflowers in the region with an equal number of accompanying illustrations.

The book is in two parts: Pictorial Keys and Master Pages. The Keys are designed for easy visual comparison narrowing the identification of a tree to the family or genus. In the Master Pages, the species of the tree is determined, with similar details placed together to highlight differences within the family group, More than 1500 photographs.

Reflects the current scientific consensus about the family status of the most popular garden genera. Introductory information includes an overview of family classification, plant nomenclature, and plant morphology. Includes profiles that include information on the number of species and genera, plant form, flowers, fruit, and a short description. Each profile is illustrated with color photographs and botanical illustrations.

An illustrated guide with descriptions and photographs of thousands of the region's wildflowers. It includes annuals, perennials, and biennials, both native and naturalized. It Covers Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Pollination ecology discusses how floral features are linked to interaction with pollinators, and descriptions focus on external morphology.

An in-depth look at spring-blooming wildflowers of the Northeast. Covers pollination of flowers and dispersal of seeds; uses by Native Americans; related species in other parts of the world; herbivores, plant pathogens, and pests; medicinal uses; and the latest scientific research. Includes wildflower references in history, literature, and art.

Describes landforms and vegetation, the evolution of Hawaiian flora, and the conservation of native species.