History of Frangipani - Plumeria Plants.pdf

Bob Walsh begins the history of Plumeria, Frangipani plants with the Aztecs in 1522. He follows the famous botanist and explorer of the late 17th century who gave his name to the Plumeria, chronicles the arrival of Plumeria plants on the Hawaiian Islands and concludes the history with the important part Hawaii played in making the Plumeria known to the world and contributing to its popularity today.