An authoritative, readable book written by a field naturalist and a long-time island resident. It brings alive the kaleidoscopic floral bounty that beautifies the island's roadsides, parks, resorts, public gardens, beaches, and interior forests. Written for both residents and visitors. Hawaiʻi's Floral Splendor describes and photographs dozens of species not found in other Hawaiian plant guides. The book's 388 species and varieties, lavishly illustrated with 453 color slides, covers a dazzling array of species native also to other Pacific islands. Sixty species are unique to Hawaiʻi. Commercial flowers include proteas, banksias, carnations, heliconias, gingers, and calatheas.
