Wild Plants of the Eastern Caribbean

Download or read book Wild Plants of the Eastern Caribbean written by Sean Carrington and published by Caribbean. This book was released on 1998-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text describes the more common flowering plants, both native and naturalized, found in the Eastern Caribbean, with a particular focus on plants found at low elevations. It features 214 species, grouped into families, listed under the scientific name, each with a colour photograph, and array of local names and a simple description. Distribution in the region is indicated by maps and facts and folklore relating to their uses are provided. A quick and dirty method is described for use in the field to identify the plant. Botanical terms are explained and illustrated by a series of fully-labelled drawings and a glossary.