Northland Wildflowers: The Comprehensive Guide to the Minnesota Region, Revised Edition

by John B. Moyle, Evelyn W. Moyle, John Gregor (Photographer)

For more than two decades the first edition of Northland Wildflowers has been the standard guide to wildflowers of the Upper Midwest and Canada, and it has become an indispensable reference. Now, a substantial revision presents more than three hundred species of commonly found wildflowers, all stunningly captured in new full-color images by photographer John Gregor. The most comprehensive and informative book on this subject, Northland Wildflowers is destined also to be regarded as the most beautiful. Its six sections are divided by the color of bloom, making it the ideal guide for the gardener, the hiker, and the roadside traveler. Each entry is highlighted with a photograph and description of the species and its habitat and a mention of related species. A thorough bibliography, glossary, and index make this an essential resource. In addition to information on how to identify wildflower species, Northland Wildflowers recommends the best seasons for viewing each variety and suggests how to plant, grow, and preserve wildflowers. Notes on Ojibwe medicinal and culinary uses of flowers, such as wintergreen and milkweed, as well as a look at which plants are immigrants from Europe, such as the sow thistle and the dandelion, will fascinate all. This spectacularly illustrated new edition of Northland Wildflowers is sure to become the key guide for gardeners and nature lovers of the North.

Genres: Nonfiction

228 pages, Paperback

First published March 27, 2001

Reviews

[Karin]

Released in 1977, the photos aren't crisp, making ID a bit more challenging. Overall, it is a handy ID tool.

[Mathew]

A good guide for local Minnesota Flora.

We keep it in our Landscape Architecture library for periodic reference.

[Marilyn]

a guide for the Minnesota region. good field photos.