Wild flowers of the north-eastern states : $b Being three hundred and eight individuals common to the north-eastern United States

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Wild flowers of the north-eastern states : $b Being three hundred and eight individuals common to the north-eastern United States

by Ellen Miller, Margaret C. (Margaret Christine) Whiting

EN·~7 hours·66 chapters

Chapters

66 total
1

Transcriber’s Note

0:44
2

INTRODUCTION.

5:58
3

CROWFOOT FAMILY. RANUNCULACEÆ.

21:34
4

BARBERRY FAMILY. BERBERIDACEÆ.

2:46
5

WATER-LILY FAMILY. NYMPHÆACEÆ.

3:22
6

PITCHER PLANTS. SARRACENIACEÆ.

1:33
7

POPPY FAMILY. PAPAVERACEÆ.

2:37
8

FUMITORY FAMILY. FUMARIACEÆ.

2:42
9

MUSTARD FAMILY. CRUCIFERÆ.

6:52
10

ROCK-ROSE FAMILY. CISTACEÆ.

1:46

Description

A charmingly illustrated guide opens a window onto the wildflowers that pepper the forests, fields and streambanks of the northeastern United States. Every plant is rendered at life size, allowing listeners to picture the delicate petals, bold stems and subtle color shifts as if they were holding the bloom in their hand. The prose sidesteps dense botanical jargon, offering clear, conversational descriptions that highlight each flower’s habit, gesture and seasonal charm.

Covering three hundred and eight species—from humble meadow daisies to the striking Witch‑hazel shrub and the curious vines of carrion flower and Virginia creeper—the collection invites casual observers to recognize and appreciate familiar flora without microscopes or lab coats. It celebrates the personal qualities that make each blossom memorable, encouraging listeners to explore their own backyards and woods with a renewed sense of wonder. This is an ideal companion for anyone who loves nature’s palette but prefers a gentle, picture‑rich walk through the garden rather than a technical manual.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (414K characters)

Release date

2024-06-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

EM

Ellen Miller

1854–1929

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MC

Margaret C. (Margaret Christine) Whiting

1860–1946

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