Backyard Explorer's Guide: Wild Plants

So many wild plants that are so pleasant to look at, smell and touch. The Backyard Explorers Guide: Wild Plants allows readers to identify 50 of wild plants that grow in the forest, in the city, in the fields, even in a backyard. Each category is color-coded for easy reference. The plants included are abundant, easy to find and include information on their stem, flower and fruit. Learn how to distinguish poison ivy and giant hogweed, plants to avoid touching as they cause serious burns, and the pitcher plant, a carnivorous plant that feeds on insects. Other wild plants include cow parsnip, milkweed, blueberry plants, stinky cabbage, uni-flowering monotropa, and more! An excellent field guide for scouts, young outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists, budding botanists and ecologists. Perfect for young minds because it's not too overly scientific and the material is presented in a colorful and inviting way.