Publisher's Synopsis
New and Noteworthy Hawaiian Plants is a botanical book written by Ludwig Radlkoffer and published in 1911. The book is a comprehensive guide to the flora of Hawaii, with a focus on newly discovered or previously unknown species. Radlkoffer, a German botanist who specialized in the study of tropical plants, spent several years in Hawaii collecting and studying plants before compiling this work.The book is organized into several sections, including an introduction to the geography and climate of Hawaii, a discussion of the various plant families found on the islands, and detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 100 new or noteworthy species. The descriptions include information on the plant's appearance, habitat, distribution, and uses, as well as notes on its classification and relationship to other species.The illustrations in the book are beautifully detailed, with full-color plates depicting each plant in its natural habitat. The text is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both botanists and lay readers interested in the flora of Hawaii.Overall, New and Noteworthy Hawaiian Plants is an important contribution to the study of Hawaiian botany, providing a wealth of information on previously unknown species and helping to expand our understanding of the unique and diverse flora of the islands.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
