Synopses & Reviews
Sumptuous color photographs capture the breathtaking lushness of some of the world's most striking plant forms, while meticulous scholarship details their important features. More than 250 of the most dazzling tropical species have been selected from under the dense canopies of rain forests, grasslands, and mountainous terrains of Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa.everywhere shimmering midday heat, copious rainfall, and lengthy days convene to nurture the seductively fragrant blossoms and luxuriant foliage. Whether you are planning a journey to exotic climes or a visit to your nearby botanical garden, the in-depth information on palms, shrubs, vines, herbs, ferns, water plants, and, of course, magnificent, vibrant blooms indigenous to the tropics will prove invaluable to your venture. Descriptions of their characteristics, occurrence, biology, ecology, and history, as well as general and anecdotal information worth knowing, combine to make you an expert on exotic vegetation the world over.
Synopsis
Sumptuous photos show off more than 250 dazzling tropical species from the lush terrain of Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa...everywhere the climate nurtures seductively fragrant blossoms and luxuriant foliage. The in-depth information on palms, shrubs, vines, herbs, ferns, water plants, and of course, magnificent, vibrant blooms will prove invaluable to gardeners wanting something special.
Synopsis
Identify some of the most magnificent tropical plants in lush color photographs and in-depth descriptions. While many ornamental species add a little tropical atmosphere to our homes, the full splendor of their seductively fragrant blossoms and luxuriant foliage is hardly ever reached outside their natural setting due to a lack of light or humidity. Whether you're planning a journey to an exotic place or a visit to your nearby botanical garden, the information on these plants will prove both fascinating and useful.