Walter Taylor’s guide will help readers recognize & identify wildflowers in a different way, not principally by their color or family group, but by where they're most likely to be found growing - their natural habitat. This book is the first of its kind for Florida. For each flower, he provides the scientific & common names, a brief description, flowering time, habitats, geographical range, color photo, & miscellaneous comments. He makes special mention of endangered or threatened species & species of special concern. With individual photos (taken in the field) of more than 450 wildflower species, the most accurate range information available, & organization by ecological community, the guide aids not only in wildflower identification, but also in appreciation of the Florida landscapes that support them. By linking flowers with their natural habitats, it highlights the need to protect these ecologically unique communities to ensure survival of the wildflowers themselves. In addition, it offers a new resource for gardeners interested in planting native species. 6" x 9", 400 pages, University Press of Florida, 1998, ISBN 0-8130-1616-9.