Book ID: 105657
Kirby, Catherine
Field Guide to New Zealand's Epiphytes, Vines & Mistletoes. 2nd ed. 2016. ca. 300 col. illus. 261 p. gr8vo. Paper bd.
Ephiphytes, vines and mistletoes area a spectacular part of New Zealand's unique forests. Epiphytes perch on other plants without taking resources while mistletoes remove water and nutrients from their hosts and vines climb high up trees to reach canopy sunlight.
This field guide provides up-to-date descriptions of each epiphyte, vine and mistletoe species with photographs and clues for identification. 103 species described with of key features, habitat, flowering, fruiting and threat status. The second edition contains some minor alterations.