Wildflower Identification

Bring flowers to your computer and learn about them in this two hour class. Discover the basics of flower anatomy so that you will have the lexicon to investigate the flowers you see. For a general approach to floral botany view Botany in a Day, The Patterns Method of Plant Identification by Thomas J. Elpel available at the website wildflowers-and-weeds.com. For a delightful, specific local flower guide pick up Wildflowers of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains New Mexico by Jane Jeffords, at the Upper Pecos Watershed Association or Pancho’s in Pecos. During class, view visuals of flowers from websites and instructor’s slides to strengthen your knowledge.