Handy Pocket Guide to Tropical Flowers
1st Edition
Published on 14. October 2012
64 pages
978-1-4629-0733-5 (ISBN)
Description
Learn all about beautiful tropical flowers with this useful and portable reference book.
This handy pocket guide introduces 55 plant species commonly found in the Tropics. Each exotic bloom is described in detail, its history of origination discussed and gardening tips are given. Illustrated with over 120 beautiful color photographs, this book contains a wealth of botanical details, as well as fascinating information on the cultural uses of flowers. A "must" for gardeners and non-gardeners alike
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.
This handy pocket guide introduces 55 plant species commonly found in the Tropics. Each exotic bloom is described in detail, its history of origination discussed and gardening tips are given. Illustrated with over 120 beautiful color photographs, this book contains a wealth of botanical details, as well as fascinating information on the cultural uses of flowers. A "must" for gardeners and non-gardeners alike
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.
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Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Introduction
- Globe Amaranth
- Spider Lily
- Frangipani
- Adenium
- Madagascar Periwinkle
- Allamanda
- Yellow Oleander
- Crown Flower
- Balsam
- Trumpet Tree
- African Tulip Tree
- Lipstick Tree
- Peacock Flower
- Canna
- Rangoon Creeper
- Morning Glory
- Poinsettia
- Chenille Plant
- Copperpod Tree
- Heliconia
- Coral Tree
- Flame Tree
- Golden Shower Tree
- Jade Vine
- New Guinea Creeper
- Orchid Tree
- Scrambled Eggs
- Pride of India
- Champak
- Sea Hibiscus
- Hibiscus
- Banana
- Bottlebrush
- Bougainvillea
- Lotus
- Water Lily
- Mickey Mouse
- Jasmine
- Orchids
- Plumbago
- Honolulu Creeper
- Gardenia
- Ixora
- Virgin Tree
- Firecracker Plant
- Angel's Trumpet
- Cup of Gold
- Bat Lily
- Golden Dewdrop
- Pagoda Flower
- Sandpaper Vine
- Lantana
- Crepe Ginger
- Torch Ginger
- Index
