Florida Keys Wildflowers: A Field Guide to the Wildflowers, Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines of the Florida Keys [Paperback]

Roger L. Hammer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2004

This guide to the common wildflowers found in the lush Florida Keys features 250 beautiful color photographs. Detailed plant descriptions and line art aid in plant identification for botanists and novice enthusiasts alike. Each species description is accompanied by a "Comments" section giving lore about the plant, its uses, or its name.

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From the Back Cover

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 characteristics
Florida 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.

About the Author

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. He is also the author of Everglades Wildflowers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (May 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762725699
• ISBN-13: 978-0762725694
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,129,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a wonderful reference, November 12, 2005

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Matthew Landau (Linwood, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Florida Keys Wildflowers: A Field Guide to the Wildflowers, Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines of the Florida Keys (Paperback)

Like his book on the flowers of the Everglades, Roger Hammer has again produced a clear concise text on flowers, but this time from the Florida Keys. This is a wonderful reference for anybody that is interested in ecotouring the American tropics. The photographs are great, and the color printing is top notch. The layout, which is organized according the flower's color, rather than botanical family, makes it easy to use in the field.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great guide!, May 15, 2004

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Tess (Homestead, Fl United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Florida Keys Wildflowers: A Field Guide to the Wildflowers, Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines of the Florida Keys (Paperback)

I am a naturalist in South Florida and I love to identify different plants. Roger makes the plants accessible to the beginner naturalist and entertaining with historical facts about the different plants he has included.