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An intrepid search for Minnesota's wildflower treasures in out-of-the-way places
Beyond Minnesota's sunlit prairies and lush north woods, wonders of wildflowers bloom, gracing fens and forested swamps, sand dunes and the rocky North Shore, even ditches and abandoned mine dumps. Venturing farther afield than their first book Searching for Native Wildflowers, Phyllis Root and Kelly Povo set out to explore smaller, less-traveled habitats throughout the state and find these hidden gems of nature. Chasing Wildflowers brings us along on their pursuit of Minnesota's native wildflowers.
Featuring Povo's gorgeous photographs and Root's finely detailed descriptions of nearly two hundred species, Chasing Wildflowers is both a handy guidebook and an entertaining chronicle of the thrills and occasional mishaps of the friends' searches, from wading rivers and climbing rocky outcrops to getting their boots stuck in deep muck while on the run from an approaching storm. Here, readers will find twenty-eight of the orchids growing in Minnesota, forty-three of the state's rare species, and flowers with names like Allegheny monkey flower, hairy false goldenaster, naked miterwort, and spoon-leaf sundew-as well as plenty of inspiration to set off on their own adventures.
Neither botanists nor biologists, Root and Povo are wildflower enthusiasts determined to learn about native wildflowers wherever they can be found, providing readers with all the information they might need to find and identify rare and intriguing species in unexpected places. Along with their tales of adventure and exploration are resources and practical tips for your own outings, a glossary, and suggestions for helping preserve native habitats and wildflowers.
A uniquely useful and engrossing resource for gardeners, naturalists, artists, hikers, photographers, and beyond, Chasing Wildflowers is the ultimate guide for anyone curious to learn more about our beautiful and surprising natural world.
Contents
Contents
Introduction: Chasing Flowers Where They Live
Finding Native Wildflowers
The Habitats
Lake Superior's North Shore: Between a Rock and a Cold Wet Place
Conifer Swamp: Among Tamaracks, Cedars, Black Spruce, and Orchids
Patterned Fen: Patterns in the Peat
Jack Pine Woodland: Trees in Need of Fire
Sand Dunes: Not Just for Beaches
Dry Hill Prairie: High and Dry
Rocky Outcrops: Hard Rock Life
Floodplain Forest: Where Land and Water Meet
Goat Prairie: High on a Hill
River Ravines: Down in the Driftless
Rich Ditches and Roadside Wonders: Braking for Wildflowers
Epilogue
How You Can Help
Places to Chase Flowers
Glossary
Index
