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Asters, Goldenrods, Fleabanes Bruce & Grey
$30.00
First released in 2000, Asters Goldenrods & Fleabanes of Grey and Bruce Counties has been a popular publication of the Owen Sound Field Naturalists. Now this 2nd edition field guide, Asters, Goldenrods, Fleabanes Bruce & Grey includes several new species, varieties, and hybrids, with a total of 41 plants featured. Six Nationally or Provincially rare and endangered species are noted. There are full colour photographs with diagnostic details and an Illustrated Glossary to help amateurs in the field. Anecdotal information and a systematic description of each plant and its habitat, accompanied by illustrations and photographs are included in this 120 page spiral bound soft cover book. Once you start looking, you will find asters, goldenrods and fleabanes are everywhere!
The full book is available from our online shop, ($30.00) or as a downloadable PDF ($15.00) to carry on your phone for easy reference in the field.
First released in 2000, this 2nd edition publication has been completely updated and revised, including current conservation status, Species at Risk ranking, updated scientific and common names, descriptive text and photos. The asters, goldenrods and fleabanes found in Bruce and Grey counties represent approximately 40% of the asters, 45% of the goldenrods and 25% of the fleabanes present in Ontario. Anecdotal information as well as a systematic description of each plant and its habitat, accompanied by drawings are included. New photographs show the entire plant and close up images of the diagnostic details. A chart of the approximate flowering times for these plants has been added to the 2nd edition. Another new feature is a chart of Provincial Conservation Status and Local Status of Asters, Goldenrods and Fleabanes in Bruce and Grey Counties along with an essay on Climate Change and Asters, Goldenrods and Fleabanes in Bruce Grey by Dr. Scott Parker. Asters, goldenrods and fleabanes are everywhere once you start looking!
