Explore Bermuda’s plants, from native and naturalized species to garden escapes and marsh life.
This book surveys the island’s botanical stories, tracing how plants arrived, spread, and adapt to Bermuda’s unique climate. You’ll read about trees, weeds, medicinal plants, and water-loving species, all through careful field observations and historical notes.
Structured for quick reference, the volume blends lists, local habitats, and practical details. It focuses on what grows in Bermuda, how it thrives, and what it means for gardens, landscapes, and natural history alike.
- An overview of native and naturalized plants and how they came to Bermuda.
- Sections on weeds, cultivated species, and garden escapes observed in public and private spaces.
- Medicinal and useful plants with notes on traditional uses and local habitats.
- Rounding out the collection with marsh and water plants, and their ecological roles.
Ideal for readers of island ecology, horticulture, and historical botany.