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During a morning walk in Costa Rica—through a rainforest, along a country lane, or by the beach—even the casual stroller will notice a variety of beautiful blossoms. Orchids, bromeliads, heliconias, and myriad other kinds of plants thrive here. Tropical Blossoms of Costa Rica is an indispensable first step for anyone who wants to learn more about the country’s flora. Indeed, this title—along with the companion volume Tropical Trees of Costa Rica—is the first compact, easily affordable book in English to introduce a popular audience to the astounding diversity and beauty of Costa Rican plant life.
In addition to its stunning photographs, Tropical Blossoms of Costa Rica is chock-full of fascinating material. How is a plant pollinated? What are the origins of its common and scientific names? Does it play a role in the life of indigenous cultures? What are its medicinal properties? Does the plant produce edible fruit? Can you grow it in your garden? And, because many of the species described in this book occur in other parts of Latin America (and regions beyond), you’ll want to make sure to take it along on your next trip to a tropical country. A handy feature is the visual index, which allows you to quickly check whether a specific plant is described in the book.
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Willow Zuchowski, a botanist, guide, author, and illustrator, has lived in Monteverde, Costa Rica for more than twenty years. Turid Forsyth's photographs, paintings, and illustrations have been published in popular books and magazines and exhibited in galleries in Germany, the United States, and Canada. ISBN: 0-9705678-8-8 |