02166cam a22003133u 4500 38886 UtSlPG 20260610133905.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QK Parsons, Mary Elizabeth, 1859-1947 The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-02-15 Produced by Bryan Ness, Mark Young and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits" by Mary Elizabeth Parsons is a botanical guide written in the late 19th century. This work aims to educate readers about the diverse wildflowers of California, detailing not only their names but also their habitats and growth habits. It includes illustrations by Margaret Warriner Buck, enhancing the educational experience and bringing the flowers to life. At the start of the book, Parsons introduces the profound significance of flowers in nature, illustrating their vital role in the ecosystem and their aesthetic beauty. She observes that the study of wildflowers offers unparalleled joy and connection to the natural world, inspiring readers to shift their understanding of botany from a tedious academic exercise to a rich and delightful pursuit. The opening also emphasizes the unique and varied flora of California, encouraging exploration and appreciation of the state's vibrant wildflower population. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Wild flowers -- California Buck, Margaret Warriner, 1857-1929 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38886 79725 79725