Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountain Region - Paperback

by Denver Botanic Gardens (Author)

A must-have for wildflower enthusiasts, hikers, and naturalists in the rocky mountain region

Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountain Region--from the Denver Botanic Garden, the region's recognized leader in horticulture--describes and illustrates more than 1,200 species commonly encountered in the region.

• Covers entire Rocky Mountain range from Canada south to New Mexico, separated into Northern Rockies, Middle Rockies, and Southern Rockies
• Describes and illustrates nearly 1200 species
• Includes perennials, annuals, biennials, vines, shrubs, and subshrubs, both native and non-native
• 1245 superb color photographs, 1189 range maps, 1 ecoregions map
• User-friendly organization by flower color and petal count
• Authoritative trailside reference

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• Covers entire Rocky Mountain range from Canada south to New Mexico, separated into Northern Rockies, Middle Rockies, and Southern Rockies
• Describes and illustrates nearly 1200 species
• Includes perennials, annuals, biennials, vines, shrubs, and subshrubs, both native and non-native
• 1245 superb color photographs, 1189 range maps, 1 ecoregions map
• User-friendly organization by flower color and petal count
• Authoritative trailside reference

Author Biography

Green inside and out, Denver Botanic Gardens began in 1951 and is considered one of the top botanical gardens in the United States and a pioneer in water conservation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Gardens' living collections encompass specimens from the tropics to the tundra, showcasing a plant palette chosen to thrive in Colorado's semiarid climate. The Gardens offer world-class art exhibitions, education programs, and important plant conservation and research initiatives. For more information, visit botanicgardens.org.