Flowering Plants of the Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos are home to a wide-ranging assortment of unusual plants and animals. The islands became famous as the site of Charles Darwin`s research leading to his theory of evolution by natural selection, and their magnificent flora and fauna continue to draw visitors from around the world. Based on the author`s sixteen years of fieldwork and featuring his exceptional photography, Flowering Plants of the Galapagos is the first accessible, in-depth yet compact guide to the plant life of the area. An invaluable resource for tourists, natural history enthusiasts, and professionals, the book: -- introduces the botanical history of the islands and their varied ecological zones -- allows easy identification of 436 flowering plants (77 families, 193 genera, and 389 species) -- covers endemic plants found exclusively on the islands; native plants, which grow on the Galapagos and elsewhere; and exotic plants present as a result of human actions -- offers thorough accounts of the plants which give the scientific, common, and family names; range; islands inhabited; habitat; description; and additional notes of interest -- is richly illustrated with 266 color photographs of flowering plants and 117 of plant pollinators, vegetation zones, non-flowering plants, and the islands themselves -- organizes species by form, leaf arrangement, and flower color and includes descriptive plant drawings to aid in identification -- provides a map of the Galapagos and a list of plants likely to be seen at popular tourist sites Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.