<i>The latest in the ROM's acclaimed series of beautiful and authoritative field guides<br><br></i>Guaranteed to appeal to everyone from the casual Sunday stroller to the most dedicated amateur botanist, <i>The ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario</i> is researched, written, and designed specifically for the Ontario reader and visitor. It is the most authoritative, easy to use, and beautifully designed guide to Ontario wildflowers available, with a stunning selection of photographs unsurpassed anywhere.<br><br><b>This landmark publication features:</b><br>• Detailed and clearly written descriptions of 400 of Ontario's most common wildflowers, including notes on habitat, characteristic features of each species' leaves, flowers, and fruits; description of similar species; and in many cases interesting additional information about the plant, such as traditional uses, origin of its name, and biology.<br>• Approximately 1,000 stunning full-colour photographs drawn from the ROM's celebrated collection of more than 50,000 botanical photos.<br>• Specially designed colour-coded key to assist identification.<br>• Handy size and format, with photos and description for each species all on one page.<br>• Sized to fit in a backpack or pocket, with stitched binding and rugged cover for extra durability.<br>• Glossary of botanical terms and index.