Wildflowers of the Florida Keys: A Field Guide to the Wildflowers, Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of the Region

by Roger L. Hammer

Overview

Fully revised and updated, Wildflowers of the Florida Keys is the ultimate field guide to wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of the ecoregion that extends from Soldier Key to Key West. Whether you are looking for the endemic Big Pine Partridge Pea, the elusive Keys Passionflower, or the fragrant Princewood, this guide will aid in plant identification for botanists and novice enthusiasts alike. Packed with vivid color photos and informative text, this valuable reference will help you identify and appreciate the unique and varied flora of this lush, tropical region.

INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:

• Detailed descriptions and color photos of more than 350 plants
• An introduction to the habitats and ecology of the Florida Keys
• Plants arranged by color and family
  A glossary of botanical terms
• A primer on plant characteristics

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493062126
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	06/01/2022
Series:	Wildflower Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	29 MB
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About the Author

Roger L. Hammer is a professional naturalist, botanist, and survivalist instructor for the reality TV show, Naked and Afraid. He received the first Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award and an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Florida International University. He lives in Homestead, Florida. He is also the author of Everglades Wildflowers, Central Florida Wildflowers, and Complete Guide to Florida Wildflowers.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction xi

Plant Communities xii

Tropical Hardwood Hammocks xii

Pine Rockland xii

Coastal Berms xiii

Coastal Rock Barrens xiii

Mangrove Forests xiii

How to Use This Guide xv

The Flowers

Blue and Purple 1

Pink 23

Red and Orange 43

Yellow 61

Brown and Green 109

White 135

Glossary 212

Native Plant Resources 214

National Parks and Refuges 214

Florida State Parks 214

Selected References 216

Index 217

About the Author 222