Learn all about tropical plants and flowers with this with this useful
and portable reference book.
This handy field guide introduces approximately 60 plant species found
in the Tropics. Trees, shrubs, flowers and fruits are all presented in
full color. Included are exotic and beautiful blooms, plants with
utilitarian uses and some of the more extraordinary members of the plant
kingdom. Each entry is described in detail, and the expert botanical
information is included, along with interesting historical anecdotes.
This book will delight lovers of tropical flora.
Periplus Handy Pocket Guides are practical field guides, useful for
identifying various natural objects ranging from plants and animals to
gemstones and seashells. Each page of each title throughout the series
is filled with clear, precise photographs and informative text.
Scientific and local language names are given.