A Guide to the Wildflowers of South Carolina By: Richard Dwight Porcher & Douglas Alan Rayner
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A Guide to the Wildflowers of South Carolina By: Richard Dwight Porcher & Douglas Alan Rayner
Retail Price: $ 29.95 you can always remove it later.
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Binding: paper |
Admired by plant enthusiasts, botanists, and nature lovers of all ages, wildflowers comprise one of the most beloved and diverse groupings of flora in South Carolina. Although relatively small in size, the Palmetto State hosts a remarkable variety of wildflower species, from the trillium and bloodroot that brighten its forests to heliotrope and common toadflax that dot the state’s roadsides and fields. With full-color photographs (all by Richard D. Porcher) and extensive descriptions of more than 680 species, this guide offers a complete and indispensable reference for finding and appreciating these natural treasures.
The authors simplify the task of identifications by grouping species according to habitat. For each species identified, they include interesting facts—many not widely known or readily available—about rarity, suitability for garden cultivation, and origin of common scientific names.
Of added interest, the botanists share itineraries for more than 50 wildflower expeditions and short essays on a variety of topics, including carnivorous plants, Carolina bays, native orchids, medicinal plants and folk remedies, poisonous plants, edible plants, and the role of fire in natural communities.