Plant-hunting did not die with Frank Kingdon-Ward in 1958: very important work continues, highly skilled, technical and complex, but brings little or no fame to this intrepid band. We hope they don’t mind.
Modern Plant Hunters: Adventures in Pursuit of Extraordinary Plants
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