Heliconia: An Identification Guide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781560980070)

Heliconia, large tropical flowers native to Central and South America and some islands of the South Pacific, have become favorite horticultural subjects throughout the world. Many cultivated varieties are available from florists as cut flowers or potted plants in regions where they cannot be grown outdoors and others are commonly used as ornaments for landscaping in the tropics.

Fully illustrated with color photographs that capture the reds, yellows, greens, and pinks of long-lasting heliconia blooms, this field guide is the definitive source for easy and efficient identification of 200 species, varieties, hybrids, and cultivars of the genus Heliconia. Botanical and horticultural names are given for each species, along with a brief description of morphological features, blooming time, habitat, and geographic distribution.

Author: Fred Berry, John W. Kress
ISBN-10: 1560980079
ISBN-13: 9781560980070
Publisher: Smithsonian Books
Language: English
Published: 03/17/1991
Pages: 344
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 7.66h x 4.94w x 0.87d