Publisher's Synopsis
The Arborescent Indigenous Legumes of Hawaii is a botanical book written by Joseph Francis Charles Rock and published in 1919. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the legume trees that are native to Hawaii. Rock, who was a renowned botanist and ethnographer, describes the morphology, distribution, and ecology of these trees in detail. He also provides information on the traditional uses of these trees by the indigenous people of Hawaii. The book is illustrated with photographs and drawings, which help to identify the different species of legume trees. The Arborescent Indigenous Legumes of Hawaii is an important resource for botanists, horticulturists, and anyone interested in the flora of Hawaii.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.