A comprehensive treatment of some 450 plant species, divided into four major groups: shrubs and flowers, fern and fern allies, trees, and grasses. Within each group, plants are arranged alphabetically by the common name of the family. Descriptions include identifying features, ecology, related species, and edibility. Includes over 500 color photographs, 50 pen-and-ink drawings, a glossary, and a simplified botanical key. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.