Description
Explore the rich diversity of New Zealand's forests with 'Which Native Forest Plant?', the essential guide for anyone passionate about identifying and understanding native flora. Authored by renowned botanist Andrew Crowe, this comprehensive resource expertly covers the ecology, identification, and uses of New Zealand's native plants. Utilizing Crowe's innovative leaf key system, you can easily identify various shrubs, climbers, and groundcovers within the lush native landscape. Each section features stunning color photographs of leaves, along with graphics that illustrate plant shapes and heights, ensuring that both novices and seasoned botanists can identify native species with confidence. This guide also provides valuable insights into plant distribution maps and ID checklists, highlighting distinguishing features that make identification a breeze. Dive deeper into the fascinating world of New Zealand's native plants as you learn about their traditional uses, from crafting snow sandals and hair ties to creating dyes and medicinal remedies. Enhance your own garden with the knowledge of how to grow these beautiful plants at home. Perfect for anyone looking to connect with New Zealand’s rich botanical heritage, 'Which Native Forest Plant?' is a must-have guide for plant enthusiasts, gardeners, and nature lovers alike.