The Flora of Nebraska. 2nd ed. 2011. Many dot maps. VI, 967 p. 4to. Paper bound.

The second edition of Flora of Nebraska at 967 pages covers at 967 pages nearly 2000 species and incorporates thousands of updates based on new plant sightings and on changes in taxonomy. The first edition, released in 2007, was the first comprehensive inventory of knowledge on plantsfound in the wild in Nebraska since 1936, including maps of which species have been found in which counties. Extension agents, ranchers and others around the state then provided more information on where to find different species. Its been a real stimulus, Kaul said. Its been an invitation for people to do work, and weve said that throughout the book. Weve found a few plants that hadnt been seen in a century or more. Theyve been there all along but nobody has seen them. Rediscovered plants include wintergreen, not seen from 1911until 2005, and water mares tail, not sighted between 1893 and 2009. In addition to updates from users, the second edition reflects the latest developments in taxonomy. Some species were lost because their classification merged with another species, while others were added when one species split into two. Several collections of color photos illustrate invasive species that have been introduced to the state, such as the common reed; endangered species, such as certain types of milkweed, lilies and an orchid; plants youd expect to find, such as native trees, flowers, cacti and fungi; and distinctive landscapes, including the Sand Hills, tall- and short-grass prairies, the Pine Ridge and a salt marsh.