Foundational reference for the Intermountain region flora
This comprehensive checklist gathers vascular plants that grow spontaneously in the Intermountain area, with historical notes and clear organization to help researchers and students.
This edition explains the regional boundaries, physiography, and the collaborative effort behind the project. It also highlights the long history of botanical exploration in the region and how this checklist fits into a wider tradition of intermountain flora studies.
- A detailed grounding in where the Intermountain region is defined and how it’s divided.
- Context on the history of plant exploration and key collecting efforts across decades.
- How this checklist is structured, including taxonomic organization and naming conventions.
- Notes on collaboration with major herbariums and researchers who contributed to the flora.
Ideal for readers of regional botany, plant systematics, and anyone studying the Intermountain region’s native flora.