Wildflowers and Ferns of Indiana Forests: A Field Guide

by Michael A. Homoya, Marion T. Jackson (Foreword by)

Overview

This beautifully illustrated guide identifies nearly 300 common plants in Indiana's most prominent ecosystem—the Eastern Deciduous Forest. For ease of identification, the plants are arranged by flower color or growth form, providing a convenient way to distinguish a great majority of plants in any given woodland. Generous treatment is given to all major vascular plant groups of the forest, such as wildflowers, ferns, shrubs, trees, grasses, and sedges. Michael A. Homoya not only helps with identification, but also offers information on a plant's habitat, flowering period, familial relationships, biology, and connections to Indiana. For the garden enthusiast and habitat restorer, there is a section on landscaping and natural community restoration using native forest plants.

A portion of the proceeds from each sale of this book go to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for land protection and stewardship.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780253223258
Publisher:	Indiana University Press
Publication date:	11/25/2011
Series:	Indiana Natural Science
Pages:	464
Sales rank:	513,729
Product dimensions:	4.30(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Michael A. Homoya has served as botanist/plant ecologist for the Division of Nature Preserves, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, since 1982. He is author of Orchids of Indiana (IUP, 1993).

Table of Contents

Foreword by Marion T. Jackson
Preface
Acknowledgments
State Flower
List of Common Forest Plants of Indiana
Introduction: Purpose and Plan for the Book
Indiana: An Overview
Natural Regions
Major Forest Types
Conservation and Threats
Using This Guide
The Plants
Ferns
Shrubs and Woody Vines
Trees
Herbaceous Wildflowers
Grasses
Sedges and Rushes
Exotics
Landscaping and Restoration with Native Forest Plants
Glossary
Recommended Reading
Index

Editorial Reviews

"[A] helpful, compact fieldguide. . . . In all, it's a useful book; and its size will allow hikers to carry it in a day pack. It's not exhaustive but certainly comprehensive enough for most weekend hikers and plant lovers."—www.dailyjournal.net

"[This] easy-to-use guide is perfect for the novice nature explorer or the garden enthusiast. There's even a section on landscaping and natural habitat restoration using native forest plants."—Northern Indiana Lakes

"Kudos to Mike Homoya for giving us another volume that demands a space on the bookshelf of every native plant enthusiast."—INPAWS

From the Publisher

[A] helpful, compact fieldguide. . . . In all, it's a useful book; and its size will allow hikers to carry it in a day pack. It's not exhaustive but certainly comprehensive enough for most weekend hikers and plant lovers.

www.dailyjournal.net

[This] easy-to-use guide is perfect for the novice nature explorer or the garden enthusiast. There's even a section on landscaping and natural habitat restoration using native forest plants.

Northern Indiana Lakes

Kudos to Mike Homoya for giving us another volume that demands a space on the bookshelf of every native plant enthusiast.

INPAWS

"Kudos to Mike Homoya for giving us another volume that demands a space on the bookshelf of every native plant enthusiast." —INPAWS

Inpaws

"[This] easy-to-use guide is perfect for the novice nature explorer or the garden enthusiast. There's even a section on landscaping and natural habitat restoration using native forest plants." —Northern Indiana Lakes

Northern Indiana Lakes Magazine

"[A] helpful, compact fieldguide.... In all, it's a useful book; and its size will allow hikers to carry it in a day pack. It's not exhaustive but certainly comprehensive enough for most weekend hikers and plant lovers." —dailyjournal.net

Dailyjournal.net