Wildflowers of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island in Color - by William Chapman & Valerie Chapman & Alan Bessette & Arleen Bessette

Book Synopsis

Wildflowers of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island in Color is a beautifully crafted field guide that offers nature enthusiasts an accessible way to explore the diverse flora of these New England states. This book combines 400 stunning color photographs with concise, easy-to-follow descriptions, making plant identification both intuitive and enjoyable.

Designed for both beginners and experienced botanists, the guide provides keys to each species based on observable characteristics such as color, flower shape, and leaf arrangement. It covers common, rare, and even protected species, ensuring a comprehensive look at the region's wildflowers

About the Author

William K. Chapman is a biology teacher and member of the adjunct faculty at Utica College.

Valerie Conley Chapman is worked at Utica College. Her photography has been published in Birds of the Adirondacks and Mammals of the Adirondacks.

Alan E. Bessette is distinguished emeritus professor of biology at Utica College. He authored or coauthored many books, including Common Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of New York and The Rainbow Beneath My Feet: A Mushroom Dyer's Field Guide.

Arleen R. Bessette is a retired psychotherapist, as well as a mycologist and botanical photographer. She is the authored or coauthored several books including Mushrooms of the Southeastern United States and
Wildflowers of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont in Color.