Wildflowers of the Manawatu and Whanganui Regions

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ISBN: 9780473793340
Title: Wildflowers of the Manawatu and Whanganui Regions
Author: BENNETT ARTHUR

As a wildflower enthusiast and keen amateur botanist, Arthur Bennett
aims to capture, and convey to a wider audience, the pleasure that can
be had from observing wildflowers.

Immigrating to New Zealand almost 60 years ago, Bennett admits that,
although he has put down roots and acclimatised, he will never be
regarded as a native. He finds a parallel in the plants that have
colonized the nooks and crannies of our urban environment. Some of these
plants have been here for hundreds of years, but are often regarded as
weeds. The author aims to change this attitude, and encourages the
admiration of introduced plants for their resilience and adaptability,
as well as an appreciation of their beauty.


The majority of wildflowers in this book were observed on walks
around Palmerston North, in reserves and on the banks of the Manawatu
River. A few were observed a little further afield in Ashurst, Bulls or
even Foxton Beach. Observing these areas for a full year, the author has
revealed the delight of seasonal flowering, particularly from some of
our winter-flowering floral immigrants.


Enjoy all our wildflowers, each in its season, and you will probably
enjoy them a little bit more if you know what you are looking at!

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 01/07/2026
Pages: 292
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