Tennessee Native Plant Society
Few displays are as spectacular and breathtaking as wildflowers in full
blossom! Consider the brilliant scarlet of the cardinal flower, the lemon-
hues of yellow jessamine blossoms, and the showy flowers of pink lady’s
slipper. Wildflowers of Tennessee, the Ohio Valley and the Southern
Appalachians brings alive the beauty of these flowers and others in 800
striking, full-color photographs paired with interesting and informative
descriptions that feature 785 primary wildflower species and discusses
over 1250 species total.
The most comprehensive field guide ever published on the flora of this
region, Wildflowers of Tennessee, the Ohio Valley and the Southern
Appalachians was created by members of the Tennessee Native Plant
Society. This landmark achievement brings the beauty and uniqueness of
wildflowers to amateurs and experts alike.
The focus is on Tennessee, but the entire Ohio River Valley and Central
and Southern Appalachian Mountains are covered, including all or parts of
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland,
Mississippi, Missouri, North and South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Virginia, and West Virginia.
In particular, highlights of this all-inclusive guide include:
- Flora of 16 states in one complete volume
- Over 1,250 species in 90 families
- 800 dazzling, full-color photographs and text seen together at a
glance
- Helpful Quick Key for finding a flower by bloom color and shape
- Detailed descriptions of the plant, including the flowers, leaves,
fruits, habitats, and distribution
- Engaging information on history, medicine, Native American
traditions, folklore, and origin of names
- Introduction that describes the physiographic regions and history
of field botany in Tennessee
- Dichotomous keys for 12 large families
- Complete glossary, with illustrated guide to flower parts
Wildflowers of Tennessee, the Ohio Valley and the Southern Appalachians
