Description
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated guide presents a carefully curated collection of 20 plant species native to Hong Kong, with scientific, detailed pen and ink illustrations and morphological descriptions, providing important reference materials for species authentication. Of the 20 species selected, 15 are rare and endangered species, making this guide of special importance for plant preservation in Hong Kong, as well as for botanists, plant lovers, and illustrators. This is the first volume of Shiu?Ying Hu Herbarium Scientific Illustration Series.
Trade ReviewWith its numerous beautiful botanical illustrations and informative details of plant morphological features, this book is a remarkable addition to Hong Kong's botanical science collection and flora conservation work. Through this novel approach in integrating botanical knowledge in STEAM education, this book will open the eyes of our citizens, especially the younger generation, and raise their interest and awareness in plants, and contribute to promoting biodiversity conservation in Hong Kong.""-Jenny Y. Y. LAU, Curator of Hong Kong Herbarium, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
""To see these beautiful illustrations, the photos and the commentary about the plants that accompany them makes us wish that all of the rich and diverse flora of Hong Kong could be treated similarly.""-David E. Boufford, Senior Research Scientist, Harvard University Herbaria & Editorial Committee Member of Flora of China
Table of Contents
- Alsophila spinulosa (Wall. ex Hook.) R. M. Tryon
- Illicium dunnianum Tutcher
- Michelia chapensis Dandy
- Artabotrys hongkongensis Hance
- Paris polyphylla var. chinensis (Franch.) H. Hara
- Iris speculatrix Hance
- Rhodoleia championii Hook.
- Dalbergia assamica Benth.
- Dalbergia candenatensis (Dennst.) Prain
- Polygala hongkongensis Hemsl.
- Artocarpus hypargyreus Hance ex Benth.
- Sapindus saponaria L.
- Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Spreng.
- Lysimachia alpestris Champ. ex Benth.
- Camellia oleifera C. Abel
- Rhododendron simsii Planch.
- Pavetta hongkongensis Bremek.
- Oroxylum indicum (L.) Benth. ex Kurz
- Ilex rotunda var. microcarpa (Lindl. ex Paxton) S. Y. Hu
- Eleutherococcus trifoliatus (L.) S. Y. Hu
