About Regional Plant Identification Guides for Kansas
The Kansas Native Plant Society Facebook Group is a great place to share pictures of Kansas plants and get confirmation on identifications. When it comes to identifying plants, guide books are important to HAVE, READ, and USE. I put together this list of regional books that include Kansas plants. Some of these books are especially helpful when identifying plants that barely range into Kansas. Included are links to purchase them from Amazon as well as directly from the publisher.All Amazon links to products are affiliate links, which means that if you make a purchase via one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support my Guide to Kansas Native Plants website and allows me to continue to add new content. Thank you for the support!
The Kansas Native Plant Society (KNPS) is an organization dedicated to our wildflowers, grasses, trees and other plants found in Kansas.
Wildflowers of the Western Plains: A Field Guide
Wildflowers of the Western Plains: A Field Guide
covers 186 species of wildflowers with color photographs.
It is best for those who are identifying wildflowers in the western third of Kansas.
Consider purchasing it from the University of Nebraska Press.
covers 186 species of wildflowers with color photographs.It is best for those who are identifying wildflowers in the western third of Kansas.
Consider purchasing it from the University of Nebraska Press.
Weeds of the Great Plains
Weeds of the Great Plains
is a 7" x 10" hardbound book for the Great Plains. It covers over 400 species of "weeds" and contains 266 line drawings. Each species account includes a full page photograph along with close ups flowers, fruits, and other details to aid in identification,
Consider purchasing it directly from Nebraska Department of Agriculture for $25.00.
is a 7" x 10" hardbound book for the Great Plains. It covers over 400 species of "weeds" and contains 266 line drawings. Each species account includes a full page photograph along with close ups flowers, fruits, and other details to aid in identification,Consider purchasing it directly from Nebraska Department of Agriculture for $25.00.
Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers
Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers: A Field Guide to Common Wildflowers and Plants of the Prairie Midwest
has wildflowers from across the tallgrass prairie region.
It is best for the eastern half of Kansas. Some plants that are rare in Kansas will be found in this guide.
Consider purchasing it directly from FalconGuides for $22.95.
has wildflowers from across the tallgrass prairie region.It is best for the eastern half of Kansas. Some plants that are rare in Kansas will be found in this guide.
Consider purchasing it directly from FalconGuides for $22.95.
Ozark Wildflowers
Ozark Wildflowers
contains wildflowers from across the Ozarks of Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma & Arkansas. It covers 365 species of wildflowers.
For Kansas, It is best for identifying plants that are restricted to the southeastern corner of the state, but also contains wildflowers from across the eastern third of the state.
Consider purchasing it directly from FalconGuides for $22.95.
contains wildflowers from across the Ozarks of Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma & Arkansas. It covers 365 species of wildflowers.For Kansas, It is best for identifying plants that are restricted to the southeastern corner of the state, but also contains wildflowers from across the eastern third of the state.
Consider purchasing it directly from FalconGuides for $22.95.
Missouri Wildflowers: A Field Guide to the Wildflowers of Missouri
Missouri Wildflowers: A Field Guide to the Wildflowers of Missouri
obviously focuses on wildflowers of Missouri.
It can be useful for identifying wildflowers that barely range into Kansas as well as those found in eastern part of the state.
Consider purchasing it directly from the Missouri Department of Conservation for $16.00.
obviously focuses on wildflowers of Missouri.
It can be useful for identifying wildflowers that barely range into Kansas as well as those found in eastern part of the state.
Consider purchasing it directly from the Missouri Department of Conservation for $16.00.
Field Guide: Shrubs and Woody Vines of Missouri
Field Guide: Shrubs and Woody Vines of Missouri
covers 133 shrubs and 37 vines found in Missouri.
For Kansas, it can useful for identifying shrubs and woody vines found in the state as many of the those found in Missouri range into eastern Kansas.
Consider purchasing it directly from the Missouri Department of Conservation for $8.00.
covers 133 shrubs and 37 vines found in Missouri.For Kansas, it can useful for identifying shrubs and woody vines found in the state as many of the those found in Missouri range into eastern Kansas.
Consider purchasing it directly from the Missouri Department of Conservation for $8.00.
Field Guide: Trees of Missouri
Field Guide: Trees of Missouri
covers 174 species of trees native or naturalized in Missouri.
For Kansas, it can useful for identifying trees found in the state as many of the trees found in Missouri range into eastern Kansas.
Consider purchasing it directly from the Missouri Department of Conservation for $8.00.
covers 174 species of trees native or naturalized in Missouri.For Kansas, it can useful for identifying trees found in the state as many of the trees found in Missouri range into eastern Kansas.
Consider purchasing it directly from the Missouri Department of Conservation for $8.00.
