Manual describing all the flowering plants and vascular cryptograms, both native and naturalized, occurring within the borders of B.C. Keys are included for all genera, species, subspecies and varieties. The study is based on examination of specimens in all major Canadian herbaria and some U.S. herbaria, as well as a complete review of the pertinent literature. The floristic treatment is in alphabetical order by families, genera and species and provides information on synonyms, common names, habitat and moisture regime, vegetation zones, abundance, and range.

This exhaustively researched project brings together for the first time a complete listing of Alberta's rare vascular plants with detailed plant descriptions, habitat information and notes of special interest. Accompanied by numerous colour photographs, B&W illustrations and frequency maps, this text is essential for naturalists, botanists, students, and others interested in the flora of Alberta.

Each volume includes line drawings of each plant species for identification purposes.

Each volume includes line drawings of each plant species for identification purposes.

Each volume includes line drawings of each plant species for identification purposes.

Each volume includes line drawings of each plant species for identification purposes.