Flowers of the Caribbean - English Edition

Beautifully photographed reference of the ornamental flora of the Caribbean. The genesis of the flora specific to the Caribbean region is addressed in three successive stages. The first coinciding with the formation of an independent continental plate, midway through the Jurassic period. Next is the "land bridge phase" which began in the late Oligocene period, the last and most recent phase, the "archipelago phase". Today the Caribbean islands boast about 13,000 plant species. This book explores diverse topics including the sources of the archipelago's biodiversity, like mangrove forests, savannahs, sandy and rocky coasts as well as the usual in Jamaican gardens or lush countryside. This is a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in increasing not only their knowledge of our ornamental culture, but also the intriguing history which supports it.