Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountain Region

By Denver Botanic Gardens

A must-have for wildflower enthusiasts, hikers, and naturalists in the rocky mountain region

Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountain Region—from the Denver Botanic Garden, the region’s recognized leader in horticulture—describes and illustrates more than 1,200 species commonly encountered in the region.

Covers entire Rocky Mountain range from Canada south to New Mexico, separated into Northern Rockies, Middle Rockies, and Southern Rockies
Describes and illustrates nearly 1200 species
Includes perennials, annuals, biennials, vines, shrubs, and subshrubs, both native and non-native
1245 superb color photographs, 1189 range maps, 1 ecoregions map
User-friendly organization by flower color and petal count
Authoritative trailside reference

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“A dense encyclopedia of every pretty little thing one might encounter in the Rockies, from their southern reaches clear into Canada.” —Denverite

“Helps expand your wildflower expertise.” —5280

“A sturdy, handsome, flexible book.” —Colorado Community Media

"User-Friendly" —The Mountain Weekly News