Lushly illustrated book about the history and uses of many of New Zealand's native flowering plants and trees, including their significance in te ao Maori.

He puawai, he korero - for every flower, a story.

Did you know Aotearoa has more than 2000 species of flowering plants, and that around 80 per cent are found nowhere else on Earth?

This book invites you on a botanical hikoi through Aotearoa's flora. Discover where they grow, when they bloom, the roles they play in their ecosystems, and which ones you can grow in your home garden. From native mistletoes and 120 species of orchid to the fuzzy edelweiss, the iconic pohutukawa and kowhai to the precious ngutukaka kakabeak, which is almost extinct in the wild, you will learn about their ornamental and practical uses and their spiritual significance in te ao Maori. Explore the stories behind their names and how these plants have taken root in our modern cultural identity.

Beautifully illustrated with historic botanical drawings and contemporary photographs, Aotearoa in Bloom weaves together stories of people and plants. Part social history, part gardening guide, this special book is a blossoming celebration of Aotearoa's unique natural heritage.