Wildflowers of the Manawatu and Whanganui Regions
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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...
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Discover the wildflowers of the Manawatu and Whanganui regions through the eyes of amateur botanist Arthur Bennett. Featuring hundreds of photographs and observations from a year of walks around Palmerston North and beyond, this guide celebrates the beauty, resilience and diversity of both native and introduced plants.
- Great appeal to all recreational walkers of our urban landscape. These are the flowers you will actually come across.
- You will not be overwhelmed with science. The author is a self-proclaimed amateur.
- Fills a distinct gap in the market, with fresh visual appeal – perfect for readers who find other guides too broad or less visually engaging.
- The positive approach to introduced plants is refreshingly different.
- A laid back style with touches of humour.
- Created in the Manawatu/Whanganui regions, but applicable much further afield.
- This book will open your eyes to flowers you probably hardly noticed.
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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 colonised 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 Wildflowers of the Manawatu and Whanganui Regions 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!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780473793340
Publisher: Arthur Bennett
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 July 2026
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Arthur Bennett
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 224.0mm
Height: 159.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 292
About the Author
Arthur Bennett was born in Bredbury, England, educated in London and Munich, and spent most of his long working life as a teacher in New Zealand.He is a scholar, a poet, a linguist, an animal lover and a bridge player. He has in the past been engaged to photograph, identify and write descriptions of the flora of the Mizen Head Peninsula in Cork, Ireland, for the Lighthouse Visitor Centre. Now in his later years he writes astonishingly interesting books.
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