This exhaustive guide to the flora of the western North Carolina region is a classic work of botanical scholarship and a valuable resource for scientists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the region's natural history. The book provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of plant species, along with illustrations and distribution maps, and covers a wide range of habitats, from mountain forests to wetlands and grasslands. The authors' meticulous attention to detail and their deep knowledge of the region's flora make this an invaluable reference work. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.