Many species of wildflowers are native to New England. There are four important community types which show considerable diversity and blending across this United States physiographic region. These are: alpine, coniferous forests, northern hardwood forests, and wetlands. Wetlands may be further subdivided into bogs, swamps, and bottomlands. This article lists some of these Wildflowers of New England and references sites for further research.
Threats
Habitat Loss and Invasive Species are major threats to the wildflowers of this region. These invasive species include Purple Loosestrife, Garlic Mustard and Multiflora Rose.
Image gallery
See also
New England-Acadian forests
Wildflowers of the Great Smoky Mountains
Wildflowers of the Canadian Rocky Mountains
List of San Francisco Bay Area wildflowers
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Brandywine Wildflower and Native Plant Gardens
Wildflower Festival
Resources
Spring Wildflowers of New England by Marilyn Dwelley (Hardcover), Down East Books; 2nd edition (July 2000),. Summer & Fall Wildflowers of New England by Marilyn Dwelley (Hardcover), Down East Books; 2nd revised edition (November 2004),.