Colorado Wild Flowers

The booklet offers a vivid, colour‑rich tour of Colorado’s most familiar wildflowers. Fifty plants are presented on full‑page plates taken from Kodachrome slides, each captured in bloom against its natural backdrop, from alpine meadows to sandy plains. Accompanying each image is a concise description that gives the common name, scientific name and key details such as height, bloom period and typical habitat, all without requiring a formal botanical key.

The authors arrange the species by family, giving a sense of the botanical diversity that spans the state’s varied life zones. Size estimates and notes on soil type help listeners picture the plants in the field, while occasional close‑up shots reveal the delicate structure of even the tiniest blossoms. Whether you’re a hiker, gardener, or simply curious about the mountains’ flora, this guide makes identification approachable and enjoyable.