Discovering the miracle of wildflowers isn't a thrill reserved for scientists. Nature lovers of every age and background can indulge in the excitement of botanical exploration'. California's San Gabriel Mountains - a hundred steps through this world is a hundred discoveries. Tucked among the hills, living in extremes in temperature, light and moisture are more than 600 flowering plants. Readers of this user-friendly guide can swiftly, successfully identify the blooms with vibrant colour photographs capturing both the plant in its full glory and the intricacies of each blossom. Detailed descriptions share each flower's historical and contemporary uses and tell explorers when blooms are most likely. Common names and the origins of scientific names are included. Best of all, the flowers in the guide are grouped by colour, so trekkers in the San Gabriels can quickly find the plant in question.