Wildflowers of Shenandoah National Park

Book excerpt: 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