Explore the flora of Philadelphia and its nearby regions with a compact, field-ready handbook.
This reference compiles data on plants within a defined radius that covers parts of eastern Pennsylvania, northern Delaware, and southern New Jersey, offering a practical tool for field study and local natural history.
The book follows a clear, catalog-style format modeled after Britton’s manual, presenting species data in a structured, easy-to-use way. It emphasizes real-world use in the field, with practical notes on habitats and flowering times. While focused on a specific region, the work remains a dependable reference for botanists and nature lovers visiting or researching Philadelphia’s plant life.
- Systematic species entries with common names and key identifying information
- Habitat notes and flowering periods to aid field observations
- Contributors’ data and local revisions for Bucks, Delaware, and surrounding counties
- A general key and abbreviations to help interpret the entries quickly
Ideal for readers who study local flora, amateur naturalists, and professional botanists focusing on the Philadelphia area.