Michigan Wildflowers in Color

by Harry Lund

At the beginning of "Michigan Wildflowers in Color," the author has illustrated textual terms such as 'stipules' or 'basal leaves' with a collection of line drawings. The plant descriptions include location, seasonal display, height, and information on whether the flower is protected and should not be picked or moved. The flower photographs are grouped by color for ease of location and then listed in the order in which they appear during the growing season. There are generally six photographs to a page, with the text on the facing page. There is a quiz at the back of the book to test your 'flower power, plus an 'Observer's List' to keep track of the flowers you do find. Also, the author has also mapped out eight wildflower trails in various Michigan habitats, plus the seasonal species of flowers that can be found there.

120 pages, Paperback

First published February 25, 1991

Reviews

[Jim Barry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obviously this is a reference book, so to say I've finished it is inaccurate. In fact I have only a passing interest in classifying flowers, but my wife is more of a scientist. The book is quite pretty and divides flowers into colors for easier searching. For the true flower nerd there is a spread sheet at the back of the book to record your flower sightings, and there are suggested wildflower trails to find the posies. The glossy pages are durable for repeated thumbing through in outdoor conditions. Well worth the money.