Woody Plants of the Blue Ridge
Ron Lance
This unassuming 48-page book has more solid, helpful information packed into it than do most of the thick, slick, full-color publications.
Illustrated by black and white drawings, with key features highlighted. Like plants are grouped so as to allow the reader to see the differences and similarities.
Available through Haywood Community College Bookstore: 828-627-4660

Ron has allowed this website to reprint the book's introductory pages:
Some Major Plant Communities of the Blue Ridge
Plant Morphology