Hawaiian Flowers

audiobook

Hawaiian Flowers

by Loraine E. Kuck, Richard C. Tongg

EN·~2 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

Preface

2:13
2

Introduction WHERE TO SEE HAWAIIAN FLOWERS?

12:34
3

Chapter I HAWAII’S OWN FLOWER—THE HIBISCUS

11:02
4

Chapter II THE BLOSSOMING TREES

28:53
5

Chapter III NATIVE TREES

13:56
6

Chapter IV TROPICAL SHRUBS

33:34
7

Chapter V COLORED FOLIAGE SHRUBS

8:10
8

Chapter VI FLOWERING VINES

26:44
9

Chapter VII GINGER BLOSSOMS

7:55
10

Chapter VIII SPECIAL TROPICAL FLOWERS

17:34

Description

Step into the lush world of Hawaii’s gardens and let the pages guide you through a living gallery of color and scent. This handy reference shows you how to match a blossom you spot on a park promenade or hotel lawn with a clear, illustrated entry, making identification as easy as a casual stroll. While the pictures are rendered with scientific care, the text stays friendly enough for anyone with a passing curiosity about hibiscus, bougainvillea, and the many hidden gems that line the islands’ pathways.

The book walks you through several well‑known sites—from the historic royal hotel grounds, where century‑old palms shade a rainbow of tropical foliage, to the vibrant bougainvillea draped over a monkey‑pod tree. Each plant is accompanied by a concise description, hints on where you’re most likely to see it, and suggestions for deeper reading if you want to dig into botany. Whether you’re planning a short visit or simply dreaming of island breezes, the guide offers a peaceful escape and a solid foundation for a new hobby of flower spotting.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (163K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2018-10-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Loraine E. Kuck

Loraine E. Kuck

d. 1977

A pioneering interpreter of Japanese and tropical garden design, she helped bring Asian garden history and Hawaiian plant life to English-language readers. Her books blend careful observation with an inviting sense of place, making them appealing to gardeners, travelers, and nature lovers alike.

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Richard C. Tongg

Richard C. Tongg

b. 1899

A pioneering Hawaii landscape architect and garden writer, he helped shape the look of tropical gardens for modern readers. His books on Hawaiian flowers and tropical design brought practical plant knowledge together with a strong sense of place.

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