How to know the wild flowers: a guide to the names, haunts, and habits of our common wild flowers
By Frances Theodora Parsons
Length7h 57m
About this audiobook
In "How to Know the Wild Flowers: A Guide to the Names, Haunts, and Habits of Our Common Wild Flowers," Frances Theodora Parsons offers an illuminating exploration of North America's native flora, blending botanical knowledge with poetic observation. This meticulously crafted guide features detailed descriptions, accompanied by vibrant illustrations that enhance its engaging prose. Parsons situates her work within the burgeoning American environmental consciousness of the early 20th century, manifesting a deep reverence for nature while providing practical advice on wildflower identification and appreciation, making this book an essential resource for both amateur botanists and casual nature enthusiasts alike. Frances Theodora Parsons, a pioneering naturalist and educator, was profoundly influenced by the changing landscape of American nature studies. Her background in both education and horticulture equipped her with a unique perspective to bridge the gap between scientific inquiry and public appreciation of the natural world. Parsons' relentless curiosity and dedication to understanding plant life propelled her to write extensively on her discoveries, reflecting a broader movement toward environmental awareness during her lifetime. This book is highly recommended for anyone seeking to deepen their connection with nature, enhance their botanical knowledge, or embark on a journey of outdoor discovery. Parsons' accessible style and thorough insights invite readers to cultivate an appreciation for the intricate beauty and diversity of wildflowers, inspiring a sense of wonder and stewardship for the natural world.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length7 hrs 57 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2PREFACE
3HOW TO USE THE BOOK
4INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER
5EXPLANATION OF TERMS
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6NOTABLE PLANT FAMILIES
7Blood-root. Sanguinaria Canadensis. Poppy Family.
8Shad-bush. June-berry. Service-berry. Amelanchier oblongifolia. Rose Family.
9Wood Anemone. Wind-flower. Anemone nemorosa. Crowfoot Family.
10Rue Anemone. Anemonella thalictroides. Crowfoot Family.
11Star-flower. Trientalis Americana. Primrose Family.
12——— ——— Maianthemum Canadense. Lily Family.
13Gold Thread. Coptis trifolia. Crowfoot Family.
14Pyxie. Flowering-moss. Pyxidanthera barbulata. Order Diapensiaceæ.
15Crinkle-root. Toothwort. Pepper-root. Dentaria diphylla. Mustard Family (p. 17).
16Spring-cress. Cardamine rhomboidea. Mustard Family (p. 17).
17Whitlow-grass. Draba verna. Mustard Family (p. 17).
18Shepherd’s Purse. Capsella Bursa-pastoris. Mustard Family (p. 17).
19May-apple. Mandrake. Podophyllum peltatum. Barberry Family.
20Twin-leaf. Rheumatism-root. Jeffersonia diphylla. Barberry Family.
21Harbinger-of-Spring. Erigenia bulbosa. Parsley Family (p. 15).
22Early Everlasting. Plantain-leaved Everlasting. Antennaria plantaginifolia. Composite Family (p. 13).
23Spring Beauty. Claytonia Virginica. Purslane Family.
24Dutchman’s Breeches. White-hearts. Dicentra Cucullaria. Fumitory Family.
25Squirrel Corn. Dicentra Canadensis. Fumitory Family.
26Foam-flower. False Mitre-wort. Tiarella cordifolia. Saxifrage Family.
27Early Saxifrage. Saxifraga Virginiensis. Saxifrage Family.
28Mitre-wort. Bishop’s Cap. Mitella diphylla. Saxifrage Family.
29Indian Poke. False Hellebore. Veratrum viride. Lily Family.
30Carrion-flower. Cat-brier. Smilax herbacea. Lily Family.
31Larger White Trillium. Trillium grandiflorum. Lily Family.
32Ground-nut. Dwarf Ginseng. Aralia trifolia. Ginseng Family.
33Ginseng. Aralia quinquefolia. Ginseng Family.
34Wild Sarsaparilla. Aralia nudicaulis. Ginseng Family.
35Spikenard. Aralia racemosa. Ginseng Family.
36Canada Violet. Viola Canadensis. Violet Family.
37Solomon’s Seal. Polygonatum biflorum. Lily Family.
38Choke-berry. Pyrus arbutifolia. Rose Family.
39Creeping Snowberry. Chiogenes serpyllifolia. Heath Family.
40Bearberry. Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi. Heath Family.
41False Solomon’s Seal. Smilacina racemosa. Lily Family.
42Maple-leaved Viburnum. Dockmackie. Arrow-wood. Viburnum acerifolium. Honeysuckle Family.
43Hobble-bush. American Wayfaring-tree. Viburnum lantanoides. Honeysuckle Family.
44Round-leaved Dogwood. Cornus circinata. Dogwood Family.
45Bellwort. Oakesia sessilifolia. Lily Family.
46Hawthorn. White-thorn. Cratægus coccinea. Rose Family.
47White Baneberry. Actæa alba. Crowfoot Family.
48Mountain Holly. Nemopanthes fascicularis. Holly Family.
49Winterberry. Black Alder. Ilex verticillata. Holly Family.
50Red-berried Elder. Sambucus racemosa. Honeysuckle Family.
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