Böcker av Roger L. Hammer

Florida's diverse geography overflows with edible plant and animal species. Through the seasons, this forager's paradise offers a continually changing list of wild, harvestable treasures. Helpfully organized by environmental zone, the book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes.

Florida Keys Wildflowers is the ultimate field guide to wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of the ecoregion that extends from Soldier Key to the Marquesas Keys, including Dry Tortugas. Packed with vivid color photos and informative text, this valuable reference will help you identify and appreciate the unique and varied flora of this lush, tropical region. This easy-to-use guide features:¿A tough, water-resistant cover and extra-durable binding, made to withstand the rigors of field use¿Detailed descriptions and color photos of more than 300 plants¿An introduction to the habitats and ecology of the Florida Keys ¿A glossary of botanical terms¿A primer on plant characteristicsFlorida Keys Wildflowers is perfect for the novice and expert botanist alike. Whether you are looking for the endemic Big Pine Partridge Pea, the elusive Ghost Plant, or the fragrant Spicewood, this guide will enhance your next journey into the captivating Florida Keys.

This guide features stunning color photographs of more than 600 common wildflowers of Florida. Detailed descriptions and full-color photos aid the reader in identifying plants in the field.

In this authoritative and friendly guide, Roger Hammer shares more than thirty years experience tempting butterflies and hummingbirds into tropical Florida's gardens. From ground cover to large trees, from soil requirements to effective seeding and frost protection strategies, Hammer catalogues 200 of the best plants for luring these creatures into even the smallest of gardens.