Wetland and coastal plants of Quebec and the Maritimes

From marsh to peat bog, from pond to seashore, a diverse and often unsuspected flora supports an essential biodiversity.

Set off to discover a rich and precious environment

From marsh to peat bog, from pond to seashore, a diverse and often unsuspected flora supports an essential biodiversity.

• The ideal guide for both nature lovers and specialists seeking an inventory
• More than 300 well-documented species identification sheets (size, habit, leaves, flowers, fruits, habitat, distribution, notes)
• High-quality color photos and illustrations
• A clear description of the different wetland environments and their ecology
• An explanatory section on plant morphology
• A comparative gallery of flowers by color

Martine Lapointe has worked in university research and forestry teaching for over 20 years. An active member of FloraQuebeca for many years, she was an early contributor to the Flora of Bryophytes of Quebec-Labrador. Her talent as a nature photographer enriches a variety of publications.

The book also benefits from the valuable collaboration of Michel Leboeuf, science popularizer and recipient of the Hubert-Reeves prize, and Arold Lavoie, biologist and expert consultant in botany.

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Author: Martine Lapointe
Publication date: April 2014
Publisher: Quintin Michel
ISBN: 9782894356029