Wildflowers of the Western Chesapeake: Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia is packed with vivid color photographs. Novice and expert wildflower enthusiasts alike can use this handy field guide to identify 103 common and rare wildflower species found in the region surrounding the western shores of the Chesapeake Bay. The flowers in this guide are grouped by color to make identification as easy as possible, and the accompanying text indicates size, bloom period, and other characteristics of each plant. There is also special notation for plants that are Rare, Threatened, or Endangered. The guide’s 12 panels fold to pocket-size yet with its waterproof lamination it’s sturdy enough to stand up to repeated use.