
Heliconia
An Identification Guide
Smithsonian Books (Publisher)
Published on 17. March 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-1-56098-007-0 (ISBN)
Description
Heliconia, large tropical flowers native to Central and South America and some islands of the South Pacific, have become favorite horticultural subjects throughout the world. Many cultivated varieties are available from florists as cut flowers or potted plants in regions where they cannot be grown outdoors and others are commonly used as ornaments for landscaping in the tropics.
Fully illustrated with color photographs that capture the reds, yellows, greens, and pinks of long-lasting heliconia blooms, this field guide is the definitive source for easy and efficient identification of 200 species, varieties, hybrids, and cultivars of the genus Heliconia. Botanical and horticultural names are given for each species, along with a brief description of morphological features, blooming time, habitat, and geographic distribution.
Fully illustrated with color photographs that capture the reds, yellows, greens, and pinks of long-lasting heliconia blooms, this field guide is the definitive source for easy and efficient identification of 200 species, varieties, hybrids, and cultivars of the genus Heliconia. Botanical and horticultural names are given for each species, along with a brief description of morphological features, blooming time, habitat, and geographic distribution.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
236 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56098-007-0 (9781560980070)
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Persons
FRED BERRY is a Florida horticulturist. W. JOHN KRESS is curator of botany at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.