Product Description

"Tropical Garden Plants" is an irresistible and vivid compendium of some of the world's most luxuriant and striking plants. Tettonis meticulously observed photographs are the perfect means of conveying the beauty and extraordinary diversity of tropical botany, while William Warren draws on his wide knowledge to provide commentary on flowering shrubs and annuals, foliage plants, ornamental trees, vines and creepers, palms, exotics, water plants, ground covers, ferns and orchids.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1517002 in Books
• Published on: 2006-02-28
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .3 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Review
"A stunningly beautiful presentation of flowers and plants native to tropical regions of the world."

Ingram
The author and photographer duo who created THE TROPICAL GARDEN, first published in 1991, combine forces again in a volume devoted to the presentation of flowers and plants native to the tropical areas of the world, but that now also are widely appreciated and cultivated in America. A dream book for lovers of exotic plants and lush tropical landscapes. 300 color photos.

About the Author
William Warren has lived in Thailand since 1960. He is a passionate and knowledgeable gardener, and has designed several major gardens in Thailand and Hawaii. He is the author of numerous books, including The Tropical Garden, Balinese Gardens and The Arts and Crafts of Thailand, all of which have been published by Thames & Hudson. Luca Invernizzi Tettoni is a photographer who has worked throughout Asia for over twenty years. He has contributed to many books, including The Tropical Garden and Balinese Gardens.