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			Hawai‘i Plant Books

			Hawaiian Heritage Plants - by Angela Kay Kepler Illustrated summary of plants important to Hawaiian culture.

			A Hawaiian Florilegium: Botanical Portraits from Paradise - by Mary Grierson, Peter Sheldon Green Grierson's incredible color paintings accompany a narration of Hawaiian ethnobotany and more recent taxonomic research on the plants of the islands.


			A Tropical Garden Flora: Plants Cultivated in the Hawaiian Islands and Other Troipical Places - by George W. Staples and Derral R. Herbst Over 900 pages, this new book is Indispensable for the tropical gardener.

			Remains of a Rainbow: Rare Plants and Animals of Hawai‘i - by David Littschwager, et al Beautiful, close-up portraits of Hawai‘i's rarest plants and animals.

			Hawaiian Coastal Plants - Mark Merlin A good, basic guide to some common shore plants.

			Paradisus: Hawaiian Plant Watercolors - David J. Mabberley, James J. White, Geraldine King Tam: David Mabberley, world authority on botanical history, writes the text for this splendidly illustrated book. 60 illustrations depict species in various stages of growth.


			Gardens of Hawaii - by Stephen Christopher Haus A photographic showcase of Hawaiian gardens

			Plants in Hawaiian Medicine - by Beatrice H. Krauss Describes the traditional medicinal use of plants in early Hawaiian culture. Beatrice Krauss is renowned for her knowledge of Hawaiian uses of plants.

			Poisonous Plants of Hawai‘i - by Harry Loren Arnold Yes, even in Paradise, some plants are dangerous.

			Plants and Animals of Hawai‘i - by Susan Scott A good outline for the beginning student.

			La‘au Hawai‘i: Traditional Hawaiian Uses of Plants - by Isabella Aiona Abbott This book provides the first comprehensive description of Hawaiian plant use in the traditional arts, including hula, music, lei and herbal medicine.

			Flowers of Hawai‘i - by Allen Seiden, June Gutmanis Many flowers, exotic and native, commonly seen and used in Hawai‘i.

			Mushrooms of Hawai‘i - by Dennis E. Desjardin, Don E. Hemmes The best, and most recent, treatment of Hawaiian mushrooms ever. An excellent field guide.

			Native Planters of Old Hawai‘i : Their Life, Lore and Environment by Edward Smith Craighill Handy, et al Bernice P. Bishop Museum Bulletin #233 - A classic work from a great student of Hawaiian agriculture. Describes pre and post contact agricultural systems in different parts of Hawaii.


			Hawai‘i's Floral Splendor - by Angela Kepler Beautiful flowers of Hawai‘i.

			Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Gardens: A Garden in a Valley on the Ocean Floor - by Cynthia Anderson This book gives the story of HTBG on Kaua‘i, the only tropical botanical garden to be created by an act of Congress.

			Hawai‘i's Beautiful Trees - by Leland Miyano, Douglas Peebles (photographer) Classic photographs of Hawai‘i''s most magnificent trees.

			Plants of Old Hawai‘i - by Lois Lucas

			Native Trees and Shrubs of the Hawaiian Islands - by Samuel H. Lamb An illustrated guide to trees and shrubs of the islands.

			A Native Hawaiian Garden: How to Grow and Care for Island Plants - by John L. Culliney, Bruce P. Koebele An excellent reference for anyone wanting to grow Hawaiian native plants.

			Practical Folk Medicine of Hawai‘i - by L. R. McBride Quick reference of traditional Hawaiian treatments for various medical conditions.

			Handbook of Hawaiian Weeds - by E. L. Haselwood Illustrated field guide to common introduced weeds throughout Hawai‘i.

			Hawaiian Forest Plants - by Mark Merlin Quick summary for the beginner, with photographs of common Hawaiian food plants.

			Plants in Hawaiian Culture - by Beatrice H. Krauss This book focuses on pre-contact Hawaiian ethnobotany;.

			Manual of the Wayside Plants of Hawai‘i; including illustrations, descriptions, habits, uses and methods of control of such plants as have a wild nature of growth, exclusive of ferns - by Willlis T. Pope

			Ferns of Hawai‘i - by Kathy Valier A guide to approximately 200 species of ferns and fern allies and their ecology. Includes information on habitat location and Hawaiian cultural uses.

			Ethnic Culinary Herbs: A guide to Identification and Cultivation in Hawaii - by George Staples, Michael S. Kristiansen


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