For backyard gardeners or serious naturalists alike. A complete source for information about which plants grow best in nearshore environments. Characteristics of each plant, including form, flower and fruit date, geographic distribution, habitat, reproduction, and propagation. Ornamental, medicinal, toxic, physical, edible, and ecological aspects of each plant, covering modern uses and folkloric beliefs.
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This review is from: Seashore Plants of South Florida and the Caribbean: A Guide to Identification and Propagation of Xeriscape Plants (Hardcover)
This book was a great source when in the Bahamas. My parents live there and the locals use many of the plants in "bush medicine" practice. This book had clear photos of the various plants unlike some books with drawings only. The medicinal uses described are informative and sometimes amusing. Their copy has become so popular on the island that I have had to purchase at least 6 copies for other interested readers.
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This review is from: Seashore Plants of South Florida and the Caribbean: A Guide to Identification and Propagation of Xeriscape Plants (Hardcover)
I agree with the previous reviewer completely. The text is well-written with useful blend of information about propagation and habitat along with more traditional plant reference fare. Pictures are crisp and clear. This is exactly the book I was seeking.
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I take this book with me every time I travel to the other Caribbean islands.
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Geographic Distribution The genus of about 20 species is found in the warm parts of the world. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
ecological distribution, salty sites Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Geographic Distribution, Fruit Date, West Indies, Old World, South Florida, South America, Lesser Antilles, Propagation Seeds, Propagation Cuttings, Uses Ornamental, Propagation Fresh, New World Browse Sample Pages:
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Geographic Distribution The genus of about 20 species is found in the warm parts of the world. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
ecological distribution, salty sites Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Geographic Distribution, Fruit Date, West Indies, Old World, South Florida, South America, Lesser Antilles, Propagation Seeds, Propagation Cuttings, Uses Ornamental, Propagation Fresh, New World Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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