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Passiflora : Passionflowers of the World
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by:
Ulmer, Torsten
MacDougal, John M.
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Publisher:
Timber Press
Published: September 15, 2004
ISBN: 0881926485
Format:Hardcover
Pages:432
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Book Description
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Since they were first described in Europe in the 16th century, passionflowers have held a special fascination among plant collectors for their bold, beautiful, complicated blossoms and delectable passionfruits. Most are perennial
climbers, but some are trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, or even annuals, and all lend a dramatic, tropical flavor to any situation. Since they have such a broad range of cultivation requirements, passionflowers can be grown by just about anyone, whether
in a greenhouse or conservatory, on a patio, or in a container on a windowsill-and cold-hardy species can be grown outdoors year-round. Passiflora lutea, possibly the hardiest of all passionflowers, withstands long spells of temperatures down to
-15°C and short cold snaps down to -30°C.This authoritative, comprehensive volume, compiled by the foremost experts in the field, describes 207 Passiflora species and 31 hybrids. An entire chapter is devoted to the remarkable coevolution of
passionflowers with Heliconius butterflies, which many passionflower enthusiasts now raise alongside flowering vines in the greenhouse. In addition to in-depth discussion of scientific concepts, the book also covers the history of the passionflower,
cultivation, propagation, pests and diseases, and medicinal properties. As well-illustrated as it is informative, Passiflora: Passionflowers of the World includes 344 color photos and 253 line drawings that reveal the immense variation in flower form and
color found among members of this extraordinary genus.
Product Description:
Since they were first described in Europe in the 16th century, passionflowers have held a special fascination among plant collectors for their bold, beautiful,
complicated blossoms and delectable passionfruits. Most are perennial climbers, but some are trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, or even annuals, and all lend a dramatic, tropical flavor to any situation. Since they have such a broad range of cultivation
requirements, passionflowers can be grown by just about anyone, and cold-hardy species can be grown outdoors year-round. This authoritative, comprehensive volume describes 207 Passiflora species and 31 hybrids. A chapter is devoted to the remarkable
coevolution of passionflowers with Heliconius butterflies, which many passionflower enthusiasts now raise alongside flowering vines in the greenhouse. As lushly illustrated as it is informative, Passiflora: Passionflowers of the World reveals the immense
variation found among members of this extraordinary genus.
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