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"For each flower in this book Silverthorne describes the significance and origin of its common name, identifies where the flower grows naturally, what uses it has had historically, and what legends are associated with it. She offers everyone who has admired the beauty of wildflowers a fuller appreciation of them. Silverthorne presents timeless information that can be incorporated into interpreters programs and our own personal knowledge banks. She covers about forty-four of Texas’ most fascinating wildflowers such as water lily, Queen Anne’s lace, honeysuckle, dogwood, and morning glory. This book is written to be used in conjunction with a field guide. Paperback, 264 pp., 6 1/8x 9 ¼, 18 line drawings, Bib. Index, Pub. date: 1996, New in paper, Feb. 2003 <"
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