In the last 5 years several wildflower guides have been published for states or regions in the southeastern United States. Some of these have been typical “popular” guides, with plants organized by flower color, and coverage of under 1,000 species. These guides often include abbreviated descriptions to accompany the color photographs, and may also include a variety of additional material, such as a basic glossary and illustrations of terms, family descriptions, an overview of natural regions, and discussions of rare species and weeds. Other guides, such as the one under review here, have taken a broader aim. These kinds of guides are more typical of regions that do not have a current overall treatment of the vascular plants, and include many “extras” that appeal not only to the layperson but to the professional as well.