Author : Sean Carrington
Publisher : Caribbean
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1998-01
Category : Botany
ISBN : 033367443X
Wild Plants of the Eastern Caribbean by Sean Carrington Pdf
This text describes the more common flowering plants, both native and naturalized, found in the Eastern Caribbean, with a particular focus on plants found at low elevations. It features 214 species, grouped into families, listed under the scientific name, each with a colour photograph, and array of local names and a simple description. Distribution in the region is indicated by maps and facts and folklore relating to their uses are provided. A quick and dirty method is described for use in the field to identify the plant. Botanical terms are explained and illustrated by a series of fully-labelled drawings and a glossary.