Book description
This is a beautifully illustrated wildflower book for
nonprofessionals, focused on the mountains of central New Mexico,
including 715 color photographs of different organs and developmental
stages of 201 common species occurring at approximately 6,000-11,000
feet elevation. Plant descriptions include their typical habitats,
blooming period, floral and vegetative characteristics, uses by
southwestern Native American tribes, the plant's common and scientific
names and plant family. Plants are divided first by flower color, then
by family common name, then by scientific name.
Larry J. Littlefield, retired professor of plant
pathology (PhD, University of Minnesota), volunteer with the United
States Forest Service and the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center,
spent forty years conducting research and teaching plant pathology
before retiring to New Mexico.
Pearl M. Burns (BS, University of New Mexico; RN),
retired, has spent decades identifying and photographing New Mexico
wildflowers, leading countless wildflower hikes, making presentations,
and conducting classes. She received the 2003 National Volunteer of
the Year Award from the United States Forest Service for her many
years of volunteer service.
