Botanical Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Native Plants: Rare and Endangered Plants

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David T. W. Lau Hiu-Yan Wong

Botanical Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Native Plants

Rare and Endangered Plants

David T. W. Lau, Hiu-Yan Wong, Man-Ching Li

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The Chinese University Press
29 April 2025

Reference works; Botany & plant sciences; Endangered species & extinction of species

This appealingly illustrated book is the second volume of Botanical Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Native Plants. It presents a meticulously curated collection of 20 rare and endangered native plant species found in Hong Kong, featuring scientific, detailed pen-and-ink illustrations and morphological descriptions. This volume introduces a new section showcasing 'Scanning Electron Microscope Images' that reveals the intricate beauty of pollen and spores.

This guide provides essential reference materials for species authentication and is of particular significance for plant preservation efforts in Hong Kong.

By: David T. W. Lau, Hiu-Yan Wong, Man-Ching Li
Imprint: The Chinese University Press
Country of Publication: Hong Kong
Edition: Volume II
Dimensions: Height: 28mm, Width: 20mm,
ISBN: 9789882373198
ISBN 10: 9882373194
Pages: 376
Publication Date: 29 April 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr David T. W. Lau is Curator of the Shiu-Ying Hu Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Hiu-Yan Wong is Research Coordinator, Shiu-Ying Hu Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Man-Ching Li is Research Coordinator, Shiu-Ying Hu Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Reviews for Botanical Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Native Plants: Rare and Endangered Plants

This book provides a rich source of information on some of the most critical plants in Hong Kong. To know these plants so intimately will help to preserve them. This unique book is not only of valuable to the plant sciences, but is also a guide to the special kinds of plants that can grow in Hong Kong because of the way we care for the places where they thrive.--David E. Bouff-ord, Senior Research Scientist, Harvard University Herbaria & Editorial Committee Member of Flora of China