Wildflowers of Shenandoah National Park

Wildflowers of Shenandoah National Park
Author: Ann Simpson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2011-06-14
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0762768959

The essential quick reference to the wildflowers of one of America’s most beloved national parks The intriguing world of wildflower identification can greatly enhance your enjoyment of the park. Wildflowers of Shenandoah National Park is an easy-to-use field guide to help you identify more than 125 of the park’s most common species—from the iconic large-flowered trillium, with its striking white flowers, to the eye-catching magenta blooms of purple flowering raspberry, which can’t be missed on a summer day. Information-packed and beautifully photographed, this field guide features: • More than 150 vibrant full-color photos • Detailed yet user-friendly descriptions of plants organized by color and bloom time, with natural history notes, ethnobotanical uses, and historical uses • Ten suggested wildflower hikes • A detailed park map • A glossary of botanical terms • A comprehensive wildflower index

Wildflowers of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains

Wildflowers of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains
Author: Oscar W. Gupton
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2002
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780813921136

Designed for those with no biological training, this volume is small enough to carry in the field. It uses a colour-coded system for the photographs, and contains 285 species of wildflowers from the floriferous nine-county section of Virginia.

Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Author: John Anthony Alderman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 272
Release: 1997
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

More than 200 photographs of wildflowers organized by color, shape and blooming season. Clearly written descriptions include tips on identification and notes on plant usage by Native Americansand early settlers. Includes tour guide to 75 of the best sites for viewing wildflowers in spring, summer and fall.

Nature Guide to Shenandoah National Park

Nature Guide to Shenandoah National Park
Author: Ann Simpson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2013-08-06
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 149300221X

This field guide dedicated to wildlife of Shenandoah National Park is an information-packed, pocket-sized book that introduces park visitors to animals, plants, insects and more that reside in the Shenandoah Valley in a colorful and portable package. Including full-color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions and with full cooperation from the park association, this book will appeal to the 1.1 million visitors who travel to Shenandoah every year.

Wildflowers of Shenandoah National Park

Wildflowers of Shenandoah National Park
Author: Ann Simpson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2022-07-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1493060317

Wildflowers of Shenandoah National Park is an easy-to-use field guide to help you identify more than 230 of the park's most common species - from the iconic large-flowered trillium, with its trio of white to pink petals, to the showstopping blooms that adorn the mountain laurel shrubs that decorate trails in June. Information-packed and beautifully photographed, this field guide is an indispensable resource for identifying wildflowers in the park. Inside you'll find: • Vibrant full-color photos and a detailed park map • Detailed yet user-friendly descriptions of plants organized by color and bloom time, with natural history notes, ethnobotanical uses, and historical uses • 20 suggested wildflower hikes • A glossary of botanical terms and comprehensive wildflower index

National Parks

National Parks
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2000-03
Genre:
ISBN:

The flagship publication of the National Parks Conservation Association, National Parks Magazine (circ. 340,000) fosters an appreciation of the natural and historic treasures found in the national parks, educates readers about the need to preserve those resources, and illustrates how member contributions drive our organization's park-protection efforts. National Parks Magazine uses images and language to convey our country's history and natural landscapes from Acadia to Zion, from Denali to the Everglades, and the 387 other park units in between.