Peterson Field Guide (R) to Wildflowers: Northeastern and North-Central North America

I have used Petersons books for decades, and continue to update to new issues while cherishing my issue from the 1970's. Anyone seeking to comprehensively identify wildflowers from color plate photographs alone is not only missing the point of field work, but may miss the flower as well- colors look different in different light and in different photo- op's. There are many other features to consider in correct plant ID. The relevant ID features are often more obscure, yet are dutifully pointed out in the Peterson guides - characteristics such as "mottled stems", "fringed bracts", various leaf attachment features, size and range of plant, and so on. As the director of a high quality school dealing in herbal studies and nature research, as well as a college level teacher, this and a small cadre of supplemental ID resources, including Steve Brill's book, are going to remain on my list of required books for all students , one they will use , along with their friends and family, again and again.

I have used this book for many years and it is the easiest most comprehensive book on the subject. It is never esay to identify a flower you do not know, but with a little practice, this book is a big help.

I have used this book for many years it is the easiest mose comprehensive book on this subject I have ever seen.

I have used this book for 20 years to identify wildflowers successfully; the drawings and paintings capture the essence of the flower in a way no photo does; the book includes many less commonly found plants so you are more likely to find what you're looking for; and it is organized by flower color which is most likely to be what drew your attention in the first place. Excellent reference, easily used.