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Plants of Tuvalu = Lākau mo mouku o Tuvalu : a guide to indigenous and introduced plants of Tuvalu

Randolph R. Thaman (Author), Eliala Fihaki (Author), Teddy Fong (Author)
"Plants of Tuvalu" is a timely, richly-illustrated contribution to the natural and cultural history of Tuvalu, the atolls of which are clearly on the front line against climate, environmental and economic change. It is an educational resource, a fragrant multi-flowered garland, that will help preserve the knowledge and respect that island people have for their very limited but precious plant life, the protection of which of their first and last line of defense against change
Print Book, English, 2012
University of the South Pacific Press, Suva, 2012
Terminology
xxvii, 259 pages : colour illustrations, colour portraits ; 22 cm
9789820108981, 9820108985
855509127
Foreword / Kamuta Latasi
Fakatomuaga
Introduction
Geography and environment
People history and economy
Map of Tuvalu
Map of Fonafuti
Previous and current studies
Vegetation
Flora
Ecological and cultural utility of Tuvalu's flora
Plant names and the Tuvaluan language
Conclusion. Foreword / Kamuta Latasi
Fakatomuaga
Introduction
Geography and environment
Peo9ple history and economy
Map of Tuvalu
Map of Fonafuti
Previous and current studies
Vegetation
Flora
Ecological and cultural utility of Tuvalu's flora
Plant names and the Tuvaluan language
Conclusion. Guide to indigenous and introduced plants of Tuvalu (Pteridophyta (Ferns and fern allies) ; Gymnospermae (Gymnosperms) ; Angiospermae (Angiosperms))