Wildflowers of New Zealand

New Zealand's long physical isolation, during which its native flowering plants have evolved together with its pollinating birds and insects, has created a flora like no other. Lowland rainforest understoreys drip with epiphytic orchids, while canopies blaze with colourful and fragrant blossom. Extreme conditions in the alpine zone have led to plants of unusual shape, size and habit, while wetlands are home to their own damp-loving specialists. Rob Suisted's exquisite photographs show a world of brilliance and beauty that belies the commonly held notion that New Zealand is a land of green.Rob Suisted is a well-known photographer and conservationist who combines his passion for wildlife and exceptional wilderness scenery with a successful photographic library. He has produced nine books for New Holland, including the award-winning Majestic New Zealand.Matt Turner is a writer and editor with a passion for natural history and the environment. He has written books on a diverse range of subjects from elephants to earth sciences.