What's That Flower

This book is your key to the wonderful world of wildflowers in the eastern region of North America. More than 150 species are profiled—from some of the common wildflowers that spring up on your lawn and around your favorite city, to the rarer ones found in national parks and farther afield. In springtime, the lengthening days transform dull landscapes east of the Mississippi into colorful patches of wildflowers. A fascinating array of flowers in different shapes, colors, and sizes bloom here. This book uses a simple approach to help you identify them easily: in the catalog section (pp.18–103), flowers are arranged by color and then by size. The flower gallery (pp.104–117) organizes them according to plant families. This guide is simple enough to be a useful tool for beginners, as well as for parents and teachers who are keen to introduce children to the rich heritage of wildflowers. The more you explore the natural world, the more you will want to learn. Let these pages be your guide, as you begin a journey of discovery.