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Author: W. Arthur Whistler
This guide covers more than 400 of the most commonly cultivated ornamental plants found in the tropics, identified and beautifully photographed by an expert in tropical botany.
The color photographs and accurate descriptions make this book ideal for identifying plants grown in the tropics or cultivated in greenhouses in temperate climates. The characteristics of habit, leaves, flowers, and fruit useful for distinguishing one plant from another are emphasized in the descriptions, which also include discussions of plant relationships, the correct scientific and common names, geographical ranges, any poisonous properties, and other useful and interesting information about each plant. In addition, each description includes information on propagation methods and ideal growing conditions, making it useful for gardeners in determining how and where to cultivate the plants.
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Softcover: 542 pages
Illustrated
Title: Tropical Ornamentals
Author: W. Arthur Whistler
Publisher: Timber Press
Date: 2000
ISBN 10: 088192475X
ISBN 13: 9780881924756
Language: English
Weight: 2 lbs 7.0 ounces