Wisconsin Trees & Wildflowers: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Plants

Rich in forests, lakes, and other wetlands, Wisconsin has an impressive diversity of plants. Northern hardwood forests are dominated by beeches, maples, and oaks, while boreal forests are comprised largely of spruces. Various asters, goldenrods, and other important pollinators grow in tallgrass prairies. Shorelines—especially those along Lake Michigan and Lake Superior—have unique assemblages of grasses and sedges. State flower Common Blue Violet blooms for a brief window of time each sprin...