Rocky Mountain Alpine Flowers - Paperback

by Marlene Borneman (Author)

A compact, easy-to-use guide to above treeline wildflowers of the Rockies featuring color photos and the latest classifications

• Covers 128 of the most common wildflowers
• Detailed photos for easy identification
• Uses the latest classifications for serious flower lovers

All summer, the alpine tundra of Colorado and beyond awakens with an incredible display of wildflowers. The harsh environment above treeline has a short growing season and the flowers must make the most of it with a showy presentation. Rocky Mountain Alpine Flowers makes identification of these hardy plants easy with clear information and color photos. The compact size is perfect for hikers and backpackers.