This book inspires and directs gardeners, conservationists and nature lovers towards the most interesting places to see plants on the planet, ranging from the well-known giant redwoods in California and the flowering deserts of the South African Cape to important but more remote plant collections, such as the temperate rain forest in Chile.Noel Kingsbury will introduce and oversee the work of experts from Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. Each region starts with an outline of the main characteristics of the vegetation type and predominant plants. There will be information on endemics, signature plants, threatened plants, and plants that have given rise to popular garden varieties. Historical information about the region's plant hunters and key figures in the local horticultural scene will complete the picture.
The book will recommend sites within each area including national parks, wilderness areas, botanical gardens, private and public gardens, and plant nurseries. Specially commisioned maps and over 350 colour photos convey information clearly and help readers plan trips.
- ISBN13 9780711238992
- Publish Date 6 September 2018
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint White Lion Publishing
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 280
- Language English