Book ID: 118910
Liu Guodao, Wang Qinglong and You Wen (eds.)
Field Guide of Common Plants in the Republic of Kiribati. 2026. illus. (col.). 388 p. gr8vo. Hardcover. - In English.
Field Guides of Common Plants in the Republic of Kiribati* is an illustrated guide introducing the major plant species of Kiribati, an island nation in the central Pacific. The country's flora consists primarily of tropical plants and species typical of tropical coral islands. Through extensive field surveys, comprehensive data collection, and taxonomic research , a wealth of information regarding plant species resources was compiled. This book covers the island flora of Kiribati, including ferns, dicotyledons, and monocotyledons. Each entry includes details such as the genus name, scientific name, morphological characteristics, origin, habitat, distribution, and uses. Richly illustrated with high-quality photographs, the book provides valuable, firsthand information for the study of Kiribati's plant resources. It serves as an invaluable reference for botanists, germplasm resource specialists, students, and a wide range of other readers.