Download or read book Plants of the Whistler Region written by Collin Varner and published by Global Professional Publishi. This book was released on 2002 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because of its growing range from low to alpine elevation, the Whistler-Blackcomb area has one of North America's most diversified growing areas, with the same plant flowering sometimes months apart according to location. This handy, colorful guide covers 150 native species and introduced species that survive and thrive in the wild, such as devil's club, wintergreen, orchid, sarsaparilla, wild ginger, tiger lily, and many more. Each profile includes a description, habitat information, native use by First Nations people, and local sites.