There are 2540 plant species with 86 percent of the states flora consisting of native plants. Oklahoma which lies in the center of the united states has a diverse landscape.
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The guide to oklahoma wildflowers pat folley university of iowa press 2011.
Oklahoma native plants book. After a concise but informative introduction and basic tips chapter the bulk of oklahoma gardeners guide consists of the featured plants section which is divided into 10 useful. For identifying our native wildflowers and trees. Plants suitable for a xeriscape range widely across the state of oklahoma with the list of plants for the eastern part of the state being longer than that for the western areas.
Within its borders oklahoma has plants characteristic of the forests of new england the swamps of the gulf coast states the deserts of the southwest the mountains of the west and the prairies of canada. I am sure a seasoned gardener can do much better but this book would surely save a lot of guesswork for anyone selecting plants for their oklahoma garden. A new book written by oklahoma city landscape architects connie scothorn and brian patric has been recognized with an honor award from the oklahoma chapter of the american society of landscape architects.
According to the oklahoma biological survey website oklahoma has 173 plant families and 868 genera. Fourteen vegetation types are tradition ally recognized and they reflect this diversity. But if youre tempted to forage for them in the wild then take someone along who can recognize whats safe to eat.
Oklahomas amazingly diverse flora has long been of interest to state residents. 2465 species of vascular plants. Gardening with prairie plants by sally and andy wasawski published by university of minnesote press 2002.
In 1987 individuals from throughout the state founded the oklahoma native plant society to encourage the study protection propagation appreciation and use of the states native plants. A guide to designing landscapes to attract birds butterflies is an informative guide on native forbs and grasses for use in ornamental landscaping. However attractive tough plants that thrive in dry climates are available for all areas of the state.
These plants will grow in any oklahoma garden. The first oklahoma settlers probably learned what to eat off the land from native americans who still use native plants for food and medicine today. Native plant selection guide for oklahoma woody plants darlene michael 1995.
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