Sumptuous color photographs capture the breathtaking lushness of some of the world's most striking plant forms, while meticulous scholarship details their important features. More than 250 of the most dazzling tropical species have been selected from under the dense canopies of rain forests, grasslands, and mountainous terrains of Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa.everywhere shimmering midday heat, copious rainfall, and lengthy days convene to nurture the seductively fragrant blossoms and luxuriant foliage. Whether you are planning a journey to exotic climes or a visit to your nearby botanical garden, the in-depth information on palms, shrubs, vines, herbs, ferns, water plants, and, of course, magnificent, vibrant blooms indigenous to the tropics will prove invaluable to your venture. Descriptions of their characteristics, occurrence, biology, ecology, and history, as well as general and anecdotal information worth knowing, combine to make you an expert on exotic vegetation the world over. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.