In this renamed reprint of A Guide to Tropical Plants of Costa Rica (Zona Tropical, 2005), a Monteverde botanist introduces ecotourists and others to the flora of this country's diverse habitats. Organized into the categories of "painted" treetops, other common trees, roadside/garden ornamentals, fruits and crops, living fences and reforestration, special habitats, typical tropical groups, and conspicuous grasses, Zuchowski presents species accounts for some 400 plants with comments on their ethnobotanical and other uses. The guide includes photos by a noted botanical photographer, a map, glossary, and list of featured species by family. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)