Very useful book. Excellent illustrations. If you want to know what sedges are, I give it five stars.

Mohlenbrock's addition to the illustrated floras available in the midwest is most welcome. This volume describes the taxonomy and illustrates each species of Carex found in Illinois. The application to adjacent states is relatively easy since the genus is widespread. The book provides an update of the Carex section of the Gleason New Britton and Brown Illustrated Flora which is now out of print. Mohlenbrock's Illinois Flora was not illustrated and given the complexity of the genus, the clear diagrams and location maps make an arduous taxonomic task somewhat, I emphasize somewhat, easier. If you are working in wetlands this volume will be of special interest to you and should be a part of your office collection.

This volume is one of several (about 10)that will make up a complete Flora of Illinois. Many volumes are available now, and a few wait to be published. The complete flora will include something nearing 3000 entries for individual species of this surprisingly diverse area of the county, with distribution maps specific to IL. Its entries are very readable, while including much information for characteristics and distribution, in addition to many line drawings that make it valuable for ID too.

This volume is one of several (about 10)that will make up a complete Flora of Illinois. Many volumes are available now, and a few wait to be published. The complete flora will include something nearing 3000 entries for individual species of this surprisingly diverse area of the county, with distribution maps specific to IL. Its entries are very readable, while including much information for characteristics and distribution, in addition to many line drawings that make it valuable for ID too.

This volume is one of several (about 10)that will make up a complete Flora of Illinois. Many volumes are available now, and a few wait to be published. The complete flora will include something nearing 3000 entries for individual species of this surprisingly diverse area of the county, with distribution maps specific to IL. Its entries are very readable, while including much information for characteristics and distribution, in addition to many line drawings that make it valuable for ID too.

This volume is one of several (about 10)that will make up a complete Flora of Illinois. Many volumes are available now, and a few wait to be published. The complete flora will include something nearing 3000 entries for individual species of this surprisingly diverse area of the county, with distribution maps specific to IL. Its entries are very readable, while including much information for characteristics and distribution, in addition to many line drawings that make it valuable for ID too.

This volume is one of several (about 10)that will make up a complete Flora of Illinois. Many volumes are available now, and a few wait to be published. The complete flora will include something nearing 3000 entries for individual species of this surprisingly diverse area of the county, with distribution maps specific to IL. Its entries are very readable, while including much information for characteristics and distribution, in addition to many line drawings that make it valuable for ID too.

"Forest Trees of Illinois" is a an excellent source of comprehensive information about tree species in Illinois. The book is clear and concise. Each species is thoroughly defined through a text description, realistic drawing, photo and a map indicating species location. The book is especially helpful for woody identification. The IDNR Forest Resources department successfully presents a helpful format appropriate for a wide range of nature enthusiasts, from professional foresters to community members wishing to know their local forests intimately. "Forest Trees" is cost effective in light of the abundant data encompassed in the book and also offers other resources for additional information. I recommend "Forest Trees of Illinois" without reservation for every member of our Illinois community to learn the precious natural resource of trees around them!

The Guide to the Vascular Flora of Illinois is helpful in identifying most unknown plants to genus and species. Although, a botanical dictionary is a must to understand a majority of the terms. I find this book greatly helpful for any college student interested in botany. This is a wonderful book, but it definitely needs to be updated because new species of plants have been found since it was first published. Currently is the ultimate Illinois plant identification book until a new one comes along to take its place.