Author: W. Arthur WhistlerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coastal plants
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Coastal Flowers of the Tropical Pacific
Author: W. Arthur WhistlerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coastal plants
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Coastal Flowers of the Tropical Pacific
Author: W. Arthur WhistlerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coastal plants
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Vegetation of the Tropical Pacific Islands
Author: Dieter Mueller-DomboisPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1441986863
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 905
Book Description
Written by the leading authorities on the plant diversity and ecology of the Pacific islands, this book is a magisterial synthesis of the vegetation and landscapes of the islands of the Pacific Ocean. It is organized by island group, and includes information on geography, geology, phytogeographic relationships, and human influences on vegetation. Vegetation of the Tropical Pacific Islands features over 400 color photographs, plus dozens of maps and climate diagrams. The authors’ efforts in assembling the existing information into an integrated, comprehensive book will be welcomed by biogeographers, plant ecologists, conservation biologists, and all scientists with an interest in island biology.
Flowers of the Pacific Island Seashore
Author: W. Arthur WhistlerPublisher: W. Arthur Whistler
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The dream of becoming a beachcomber on some distant tropical shore has always held a particular fascination for Westerners. To be able to spend one's day relaxing under a tropical sun and walking a palm-covered beach bordering a blue lagoon has seemed like the ideal escape from the everyday pressures of the hurried lifestyle of our Western world. Ever since its European discovery, Polynesia has captivated the imagination of adventurers looking for an island paradise. Now, with the age of jet travel, a visit to the islands is no longer an impossible dream. Every year thousands of people fly to the South Pacific to spend their vacation in the tropical sun. One of the most remarkable features of Polynesia is the vast array of exotic flowers to be found growing everywhere in profusion. For those who are interested in nature, the easiest way to identify these exotic species is by using an illustrated book on tropical flowers. There are already a number of such books available, but most of these deal only with cultivated ornamental plants such as hibiscus, frangipani, and jasmine. These are well-suited to those who do not go beyond the confines of their hotel or local tourist attractions. But it is for those who seek out nature, away from the hotels, aways from the tourist attractions, or even away from civilization, that this book is intended.
A Guide to Pacific Wetland Plants
Author: Lani StemmermannPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Wetland plants
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Tropical Blossoms of the Pacific
Author: Dorothy HargreavesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flowers
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
"The tropical Pacific is a very large geographical area, but the majority of the flora of one island, country or continent are common to most of the others, as well as to all other tropical plants of the world... In assembling this collection of flowers, selection has been determined by those thought to be most likely visible to visitors to tropical Pacific, by their special use in foreign landss, or by factors of interest..."--Publisher description.
Traditional Trees of Pacific Islands
Author: Craig R. ElevitchPublisher: PAR
ISBN: 0970254458
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 818
Book Description
"This book is for the person who lives in the tropics or subtropics and is interested in native plants, who wants to know about plants that are useful, who loves to watch plants grow, and who is willing to work with them. Such a person might ask questions like, Where will they grow? How do I grow them? Are they good to eat? How are they used? What are their names? These questions and more are answered here."--Préface
Bulletin
Author: Pacific Tropical Botanical GardenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botanical gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Coastal Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest
Author: Elizabeth L. HornPublisher: Mountain Press Publishing
ISBN: 9780878422913
Category : Coastal plants
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
WILDFLOWERS AND FLOWERING SHRUBS FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA TO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.
Encyclopedia of Coastal Science
Author: M. SchwartzPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402038801
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1243
Book Description
This new Encyclopedia of Coastal Science stands as the latest authoritative source in the field of coastal studies, making it the standard reference work for specialists and the interested lay person. Unique in its interdisciplinary approach. This Encyclopedia features contributions by 245 well-known international specialists in their respective fields and is abundantly illustrated with line-drawings and photographs. Not only does this volume offer an extensive number of entries, it also includes various appendices, an illustrated glossary of coastal morphology and extensive bibliographic listings.