Description

This is the long, catalog/marketing description of the product.One of the most beautiful trees in America is the Flowering Dogwood, Missouri's state tree. Smack in the middle of the US, Missouri hosts thousands of plant species. For may people, plants represent a major part of a landscape's character, so it is useful to get acquainted with the species you are most likely to encounter in a given area. Having a portable reference like Missouri Trees & Wildflowers, then, is invaluable, as you can cut through the clutter and build a solid foundation of knowledge based on the most common plants. This beautifully illustrated guide features 140 familiar trees, shrubs, and wildflowers as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 botanical sanctuaries and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and botanists who wish to forge a deeper relationship with the land through its attendant flora. Made in the USA.