Alpine flora of the Canadian Rocky Mountains

This compact field guide introduces the rich tapestry of alpine plants that cling to the Canadian Rocky Mountains and the neighboring Selkirk range. Water‑colour illustrations and clear photographs accompany concise descriptions, allowing listeners to picture each species amid its stark, high‑altitude setting. The author contrasts the drought‑tolerant, low‑growing Rockies flora with the moisture‑loving, more luxuriant Selkirk plants, while noting familiar alpine relatives such as buttercups, saxifrages and the vivid Indian Paint‑Brush.

Plants are arranged by scientific families with easy keys to genera, making identification approachable for both seasoned botanists and curious hikers. The focus stays on ferns, shrubs and herbaceous flowers, deliberately omitting grasses and sedges to keep the content visually engaging. First‑time illustrations of several Northwest species and brief historical notes on early explorers add a sense of discovery, inviting listeners to explore mountain meadows and rocky slopes with confidence.