Lorette E. Roberts' Flowers & Plants of Southeast Asia: Sketches & Paintings

This book by artist and illustrator Lorette E Roberts is a travelogue of her sketches, comments, and paintings of flowers and other things from around Southeast Asia. The book features anecdotes and facts about many species, including details such as the date of the Mangrove International Day, the history of Singapore's national flower, and facts about Supertrees. It is a record of Lorette's observations of nature and people during her travels in Asia, covering a wide variety of flowers from morning glories and daisies to tree peonies, Heliconia, and Strelizia. The book also includes notes on Sir Stamford Raffles and scarecrows, with a recurring feature of her trademark snail lurking on each page. While it does not aim to be a reference guide for tropical plants, it presents a beautiful and colorful collection of tropical species along with personal discoveries, showcasing her recognizable artistic style.