Wildflowers of Iowa Woodlands (Bur Oak Guide)
“In the tradition that only Sy Runkel can claim,Wildflowers of Iowa Woodlandshas long provided plant enthusiasts with identification tips, habitat affinities, Native American and pioneer uses, and general ethnobotanical folklore of frequently observed wildflowers in the Midwest. The species represent a broad range of wooded environments, including dry rocky or sandy woodlands, oak savannas, mesic forests, and swamps and floodplain forests. This revised edition, presented in a beautifully designed vertical format, has all-new color photographs and updated scientific names. It is a treasure chest of tidbits, a valuable companion for wandering naturalists and those family hikes in the woods. This is a book you’ll find yourself using again and again.”—Thomas Rosburg, Drake University