Flowers of mountain and plain

This guide pairs twenty-five color plates with concise descriptions of one hundred seventy-five striking wildflowers from the mountains and plains of the American West. Entries are organized by plant families and note appearance, typical elevations and habitats, bloom times, pollinators and reproductive structures, seed or fruit features, medicinal or toxic properties, and horticultural uses. Botanical terms are explained through common examples, and emphasis is placed on field recognition for travelers and the need for appreciation and preservation of native blooms.