Vascular Plants Of Minnesota

A definitive reference to 2,010 vascular plant species (ferns, conifers, and flowering plants). The checklist section provides both a summary of nomenclature and extensive references to taxonomic literature. Maps show the geographic distribution of each plant. The flora of Minnesota is of special interest because it represents the western limits of the eastern deciduous forest flora, the northern and eastern boundaries of the flora of the prairies and great plains, and the southwestern limits of the northern coniferous forest. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Minnesota Flora: An Illustrated Guide to the Vascular Plants of Minnesota The first modern, comprehensive guide to the vascular flora of Minnesota, including keys, descriptions, illustrations, and county distribution maps for over 1,900 plant species in 141 plant families and more than 700 genera. Includes * Keys to Minnesota's vascular plant families, genera and species* Organized into four major groups: Ferns and Fern Relatives, Conifers, Dicots, Monocots* Over 1,900 species described, including a map of county distribution in Minnesota * Illustrated with hundreds of line drawings* Conservation status in Minnesota (endangered or threatened)* Native, introduced, or invasive in Minnesota * Wetland indicator status* Habitat information* Glossary of botanical terms* Fully indexed for ease-of-use

Anyone who works with the vascular plants of Iowa—researchers, conservationists, teachers, agricultural specialists, horticulturists, gardeners, and so on—and those who are simply interested in knowing more about the state's plants have long felt a need for a comprehensive flora of Iowa. This meticulously researched volume is a giant first step toward such a flora. This book consists of an extended essay on the natural history of the vascular plants of Iowa, a discussion of their origins, a description of the state's natural regions, and a painstakingly annotated checklist of Iowa vascular plants. The data, which apply to over 150 years, took more than 15 years to collect. All known vascular plants that grow and persist in Iowa without cultivation are included in the checklist. These are native plants, primarily, but a large number of introduced species have become established throughout the state. Also included are Iowa's major crop plants and some of its common garden plants. The lengthy checklist provides an accurate and up-to-date listing of species names and common names, synonyms, distribution, habitat, abundance, and origin; county names are given for very rare species, and the most complete information has been provided for all rare plants and troublesome species. The wealth of information is this well-organized, practical volume—which describes more than two thousand species from Adiantum pedatum, the northern maidenhair fern of moist woods and rocky slopes, to Zannichellia palustris, the horned pondweed of shallow marshes and coldwater streams—makes it possible to identify Iowa plants correctly. All midwesterners will want to own a copy of The Vascular Plants of Iowa.

A taxonomic treatment of aquatic and wetland vascular plants has been developed as a tool for identifying over 500 plant species inhabiting wetlands of the northern Great Plains region. The treatment provides dichotomous keys and botanical descriptions to facilitate identification of all included taxa. Illustrations are also provided for selected species. Geographical ranges and habitat preferences are described for each species, and a map is provided for each plant showing its documented occurrences by counties within the region. Additional information provided with species descriptions includes common name(s), flowering/fruiting periods, and nomenclatural synonyms. A glossary of botanical terms is also provided.