Hawaiian Plant Life. Vegetation and Flora. 2014. 870 col. photogr. XII, 320 p. 4to. Hardcover.

There is no more endangered flora in the world today than that of the Hawaiian Islands. Striking species such as the silverswords and the remarkable lobeliads represent unique stories of adap-tive radiation that make the Hawaiian Islands a living laboratory for evolution. Public appreciation for the value of Hawaiian biodiversity requires outreach and education that will determine the future conservation of this rich heritage. This book will help fill that need. Hawaiian Plant Life: Vegetation and Flora describes the land- forms and vegetation of the Hawaiian Islands, the evolution of Hawaiian flora, and the conservation of Hawaiian species. Lavishly illustrated with nearly 900 color photographs showing almost two-thirds of native Hawaiian plant species, and with concise description of each genus and species illustrated, this beautiful book is an indispensable resource for anyone with an interest in the natural history of the Hawaiian Islands and their flora.