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Plant identification book rec

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earlypea:
Hi

(not sure this is the right sub-forum, but I can't find a more suitable one)

Can anyone recommend a good plant identification book, portable and covering sub-tropical ones?

Thanks
earlypea

ceres:
Plant ID books tend to be region or country specific.  Do you have a particular place in mind?

earlypea:
Yes, Southern China (Guangdong/Hong Kong area most specifically) and if possible South-East Asia.

Thanks  :)

ceres:
Well, that's not the reply I expected!  That's a toughie I think.  I'm not sure you'll get something that will cover all the flora of such a huge area.  It certainly wouldn't be portable.  These are the best I can find:

http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Flowers-South-China-Hong/dp/0904917029/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b

Have you thought about online resources - there are some comprehensive databases that you could access using a netbook/tablet/smartphone etc.

goodlife:
I bet you get specific book for that are from Kew pages..but they are awfully expensive..

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