Common Plants of the Mid-Atlantic Coast: A Field Guide

by Gene M. Silberhorn

Book Overview

A superb guidebook for amateur naturalists, students in a variety of ecology-oriented courses, and gardeners who wish to assess new species.--American Horticulturist

Beggar's ticks and marsh pink. Tearthumbs and chairmaker's rush. Live oak, pitch pine, wild black cherry, sassafras, and loblolly pine.

From eelgrass rooted in wrack lines on windswept back shores to hardy maritime forests sculpted by strong winds and salt...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801860814
• ISBN13: 9780801860812
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Very good.

I'm always surprised to find I'm the first to review a book. However, aside from the pages not being weather resistant (an obvious flaw for a "field book") this is an excellent book on the subject. Separated by section for plants of the beach, marshes, and wetlands. With very many species depicted in fine line drawings, and comes with a very helpful "key to common plants". The guide explains where you would expect to find specific plants, their distribution, habitat, and ecological benefit. A welcome addition to my collection of nature books.