Everglades Wildflowers - Paperback

by Roger L. Hammer (Author)

The Everglades region is a mosaic of interconnected ecosystems where a slight elevation change can lead you from dry, rocky pinelands and shady hardwood hammocks to flooded grassy prairies and deep, mysterious swamps. Fascinating wildflowers abound in every habitat. This full-color, expanded second edition contains beautiful photos, easy-to-understand descriptions, and interesting facts about 362 wildflowers that inhabit this picturesque region.

Back Jacket

Everglades Wildflowers, 2nd is the ultimate field guide to wildflowers of the ecoregion that stretches from Lake Okeechobee south to the Gulf of Mexico, Florida Bay, Biscayne Bay, encompassing all of the southern Florida mainland. Perfect for the novice and expert wildflower enthusiast alike, packed with vivid full-color photos and informative text, this valuable expanded second edition will help you identify and appreciate the varied flora of this vast watershed. Whether you are lucky enough to view the endangered Wormvine Orchid or the stunning Firebush, this guide will enhance your next journey into the remarkable Everglades. - Detailed yet user-friendly descriptions and full-color photos of more than 300 plants organized by color and family - An introduction to the habitats and ecology of the Florida Everglades - A primer on plant characteristics - A glossary of botanical terms

Author Biography

Roger L. Hammer is a professional naturalist and director of Castellow Hammock Nature Center for the Miami-Dade Parks Department, and a part-time instructor and fieldtrip leader for Fairchild Tropical Garden in Miami. He received the first Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award and the Charles Brookfield Medal. He lives in Homestead, Florida.