Woody Plants of Kentucky and Tennessee: The Complete Winter Guide to Their Identification and Use

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For centuries people have used trees shrubs and woody vines for food clothing ritual construction scientific study and more. However these important plants are easy to overlook during the winter months when the absence of leaves fruit and other distinguishing characteristics makes them difficult to recognize. This comprehensive volume is the essential guide to woody plants in Kentucky Tennessee and surrounding states during the winter season. Featuring color images of more than four hundred species this detailed botanical resource provides keys to the genera and species as well as descriptions of the genera. The species accounts include useful information on Latin meanings common names habitats and distributions and notes on toxicity nativity rarity and wetland status. In addition authors Ronald L. Jones and B. Eugene Wofford provide notes on practical uses for the plants including food medicine fiber and weapons. Winter identification of woody plants can be a daunting exercise but Jones and Wofford present clear and authoritative information that can help anyone spot these species in the wild. Whether taken into the field or enjoyed at home Woody Plants of Kentucky and Tennessee: The Complete Winter Guide to Their Identification and Use is a comprehensive and accessible resource for professional and amateur botanists students commercial landscapers homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts.