Wildflowers of the Florida Keys A Field Guide to the Wildflowers, Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of the Region

About this book

Fully revised and updated, 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. Whether you are looking for the endemic Big Pine Partridge Pea, the elusive Ghost Plant, or the fragrant Spicewood, this guide will aid in plant identification for botanists and novice enthusiasts alike. Packed with vivid colour photos and informative text, this valuable reference will help you identify and appreciate the unique and varied flora of this lush, tropical region.

Inside you'll find:
- Detailed descriptions and colour photos of more than 300 plants
- An introduction to the habitats and ecology of the Florida Keys
- Plants arranged by colour and family
- A glossary of botanical terms
- A primer on plant characteristics

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Biography

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 field trip 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.