A Checklist Of The Rare Vascular Plants Of Alberta With Maps

This exhaustively researched project brings together for the first time a complete listing of Alberta's rare vascular plants with detailed plant descriptions, habitat information and notes of special interest. Accompanied by numerous colour photographs, B&W illustrations and frequency maps, this text is essential for naturalists, botanists, students, and others interested in the flora of Alberta.

A beautifully illustrated guide to Alberta's rare plants. The long-awaited second edition of The Rare Vascular Plants of Alberta combines detailed botanical descriptions, plant habitats, and phenological information with hundreds of photographs, illustrations, and provincial and North American distribution maps. Featuring nearly 500 species 150 of which are new to this edition, this accessible and richly illustrated text is an essential field companion for professional and amateur native plant enthusiasts alike, with broad applicability in neighboring provinces and states as well as Alberta. Approximately 22 percent of Alberta's native vascular plants are classified as rare in the province--and those who choose to study these elusive species are a little bit rare themselves. Embrace and cherish your remarkable path as you surely will the rare plants presented in this beautiful book.

Over 400 species of eater and wetland plants found across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba are included in this handy field guide designed for use by both amateur and professional botanists. --Back cover.

This list was compiled to promote awareness of rare plants in Canada's flora, and also to promote awareness of their ecosystems and the need to preserve them. The list includes all native taxa, above the rank of form, that are rare in each of the provinces and/or territories in which they occur. Hybrids and naturalized species are not included. Information given for each includes scientific name and authority, synonyms, family name, references, endemism, nature conservancy rank, Canadian priority, and Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada status. Plants are also listed by family, endemic, province or territory, and priority.

A very comprehensive bibliographical reference to international, national, and local literature on plant conservation - with over 10,000 references, arranged by country. A standard reference tool for anyone dealing with any aspect of plant conservation.

Official plant emblems of Canada focuses on several dozen native plants that have become official emblems of the provinces, territories, and the entire country. These plants - documented through photographs, illustrations, and paintings - are ambassadors for increasing awareness of the importance of biodiversity.