02066cam a22003133u 4500 3003 UtSlPG 20260610133106.0 m cr n 260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QK Blanchan, Neltje, 1865-1918 Wild Flowers : An Aid to Knowledge of Our Wild Flowers and Their Insect Visitors Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2002 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Flowers_Worth_Knowing Release date is 2002-01-01 Etext prepared by Gerry Rising "WILD FLOWERS" by Neltje Blanchan is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. The work aims to explore the intricate relationships between various wild flower species and their insect pollinators, emphasizing the importance of these connections in the natural world. The opening of the book begins with a preface in which Blanchan establishes the overarching theme: flowers are not just beautiful entities within nature, but sentient beings that engage actively with their surroundings. She discusses the evolutionary traits that flowers possess to attract or repel insects, underscoring their vital role in species perpetuation. The text also hints at a more comprehensive study of over 500 species classified by color, offering readers insights into the fascinating adaptations of these plants. This introduction sets the foundation for understanding how flowers have evolved alongside insects, reflecting the delicate interdependence of life within ecosystems. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Wild flowers -- North America https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3003 45076 45076