Maine Trees and Wildflowers: An Introduction to Familiar Species (Pocket Naturalist - Waterford Press)

Over 2,000 species of plants have been recorded in Maine, the most forested state in the US. The iconic Eastern White Pine serves as a fitting state tree in the Pine Tree State, and it marks the transition between hardwood forests to the south and boreal forests to the north. Across Maine’s rugged landscapes are various plant communities, including bogs filled with such specialties as pitcher-plants and sundews. There is much to learn about Maine’s plant life, and it helps to have a startin...