Wildflowers Of The Appalachian Trail

Whether you are a weekend hiker, a long-distance trekker, a trained naturalist, or a wildflower enthusiast, Wildflowers of the Appalachian Trail is a necessary companion for anyone interested in the flora of the East's longest trail. Along with elegant, large-format photographs, this book contains information on flower color, bloom season, size, and range of nearly one hundred species. Citations to more than sixty additional species with respect to their distinguishing features are also included. This is no ordinary field guide. It helps you identify flowers, learn the story behind their names, their historical roles, and their medicinal and folkloric uses. Discover interesting facts such as Skunk Cabbage producing its own heat and Bloodroot containing an anti-plaque agent used in dental products. It also notes specific sites along the Appalachian Trail where these flowers can be seen.