Plants of Southern Ontario

This field guide covers the diverse landscapes of Southern Ontario, featuring 760 species of plants in 138 plant families, with beautiful photographs, common and scientific names, and information on habitat, ecology, and traditional uses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2021
Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing,Canada

Southern Ontario boasts some of the most diverse landscapes in the country, encompassing a wide range of ecological regions. This comprehensive field guide covers the Greater Ontario Area, including cottage country north to Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, and North Bay, as well as the Bruce Trail stretching from Niagara Falls to Tobermory, Frontenac-Rideau Lakes, Point Pelee National Park, Manitoulin Island, and Algonquin Provincial Park. With an impressive count of 760 species belonging to 138 plant families, this guide showcases a stunning array of trees, shrubs, vines, wildflowers, grasses, rushes, sedges, and ferns. Each photograph is extraordinarily beautiful, capturing the essence of these plant species in their natural habitats. The clear and concise text provides valuable assistance in identifying plants, offering both common and scientific names. Additionally, intriguing notes offer valuable information about habitat, ecology, similar species, edibility, traditional uses, and the origins of plant names, adding depth and intrigue to this field guide. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a gardener, or simply interested in exploring the natural beauty of Southern Ontario, this guide is an essential resource for discovering the diverse flora and fauna that thrive in this region.

Weight: 880g
Dimension: 215 x 9 x 139 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774510568