Encyclopedia of Tropical Plants: Identification and Cultivation of Over 3000 Tropical Plants

A superb reference for anyone interested in the worlds tropical flora. Accessing detailed and accurate information on tropical plants is not always easy yet there is a huge interest in the beautiful and fascinating flora from the tropical regions of the world. This book is the most comprehensive survey of tropical plants in a single publication to date. Encyclopedia of Tropical Plants brings together over 3 000 species of tropical plants selected to reflect the major plant groups in the tropics all over the world. It uses the most up-to-date nomenclature and systematics and arranges the species in family order rather than by the usual alphabetical genus name which makes identification and comparison of similar plants easier. Species descriptions include the plants leaves flowers stems and fruit as well as its native habitat distribution blooming season and zone. Full-color photographs illustrate the major features of the plants described. Encyclopedia of Tropical Plants is an up-to-date comprehensive and authoritative reference for botanists horticulturists professional growers and tropical plant enthusiasts.