SPRING WILDFLOWERS OF WEST VIRGINIA - Softcover

CORE, EARL L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0937058955 ISBN 13: 9780937058954

Publisher: West Virginia University Press, 2005

Synopsis

Back in print just in time for spring! Originally published in 1948, this is the germinal text on nearly 250 species of spring wildflowers found in West Virginia. Common or English names and scientific or Latin names are given for each species. The descriptions are in two sections: The first description includes the meaning of the name of the flower, uses, habitats, and ranges in West Virginia. Secondly, the plant itself is described in deep detail to help in identification. Each description is accompanied by a facing page detailed line drawing. This book is a must have for those interested in the beauty and science of West Virginia's spring flora. The author, Earl L. Core, also co-wrote the four-volume Flora of West Virginia. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from West Virginia University and his doctorate from Columbia. He was a biology professor at WVU where the 75-acre arboretum managed by the university bears his name. The illustrator, William A. Lunk, received his doctorate at the University of Michigan and went on to become curator of their University Museums.

About this title

About the Author:

Earl L. Core was former professor emeritus of biology at West Virginia University.

About this edition

• Publisher: West Virginia University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0937058955
• ISBN 13: 9780937058954
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 112