Informational Books About Flowers

A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants

• This book, which is endorsed by England's Royal Horticultural Society, lists over 15,000 different garden plants and flowers with descriptions provided by more than 1,000 horticulturalists. Each entry provides such information as growing techniques, physical characteristics, native habitats and how to protect the plants during the winter. The volume boasts color illustrations and photographs throughout its pages and is designed to be reader-friendly to both seasoned gardeners and those with no gardening experience. Several editions are available from Dorling Kindersley (DK) Publishing, in both hardcover and paperback formats. The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) for the most recent edition in English is 1405332964.

National Audubon Society Field Guides to North American Wildflowers

• The National Audubon Society is a non-profit organization committed to educating the public about wildlife and nature conservancy. Their Field Guides to North American Wildflowers describe wildflower species native to the eastern and western regions of the continent. The eastern region guide book for flowers found east of the Rocky Mountains, for example, provides detailed information on more than 650 different species, and limited information on additional flower species. These guide books are designed to help the reader identify flowers by color, shape and distinctive characteristics. The ISBN for the Field Guide to North American Wildflowers: Eastern Region, Revised Edition is 0375402322. The ISBN for the Field Guide to North American Wildflowers: Western Region, Revised Edition, which includes information about flowers found from the Rocky Mountains to the west coast, is 0375402330.

The Secrets of Wildflowers: A Delightful Feast of Little-Known Facts, Folklore, and History

• This book by Jack Sanders provides more than botanical information about the thousands of types of wildflowers found in North America. Along with physical descriptions and pictures, this volume includes detailed information about the historical significances, traditional and unconventional uses, medicinal properties, and cultural traditions involving the flowers. The hardcover book, ISBN 1585746681 is published by The Lions Press