Re: Flora in Ohio

Dennis, the *Flora of West Virginia,* Second Ed. dates from about 1978, at least so indicated by its LC catalog number 78-1146.  The authors are P. D. Strausbaugh and Earl L. Core, and the work was published (at least at that time) by Seneca Books, Inc, Grantsville, West Virginia.
 
The ecological array of West Virginia will not be quite the same as Ohio but should have at least some similarity, despite the long separation of the two areas by the rather wide Ohio River, a definitive ecological boundary.  The topography and probably the geology of WV and OH are also substantially different, again adding to the contrast.  I don't know if the mentioned *Flora* would be of use.  I would be happy to loan you my copy if you cannot find something more relevant. There may be a regional flora including Pennsylvania, Ohio and adjacent areas rather than a work specific to Ohio itself.  
 
I suggest this as most of the southern Appalachin areas are grouped together into one compendium, the title of which I have forgotten.  I had intended to acquire it at one time, but other matters intruded.
 
I do have also *A Manual of the Higher Plants of Oregon,* Morton E. Peck, and *Flora of Idaho,* Ray J. Davis, PhD, the latter with a 1952 copyright, reflecting my migrations over time and range of interests, but these would relate more to the NM and Colorado flora familiar to Dave Ferguson much more closely than yours.  The WV text may or may not be relevant.
 
The somewhat peripatetic Neil Mogensen    z 7  western NC mountains 

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