Plant identification book rec

[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

[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..

[earlypea]

Thanks for the replies.

It's not that huge an area if I focus on Guangdong and Hong Kong.  Was thinking there should be something in English written about Hong Kong flora and fauna and that would be similar to southern Guangdong.

I would search online for it myself or look in Hong Kong bookshops, but not much time and thought someone might know.

Never mind.

earlypea

[ceres]

http://www.abebooks.co.uk/9780582691315/Plants-Hong-Kong-Thrower-Stella-0582691311/plp

[earlypea]

Cheers Ceres - looks like the one  :)