Presents 356 wild plants, including pteridophytes (29 species), gymnosperms (9 species) and angiosperms (318 species) that lie mainly in East, Northeast and Southwest China. For each plant, its Latin name, family name, morphological description, natural distribution and habitat, means of propagation, merits and use in horticulture are given, accompanied by 1/2 colour photographs. Includes references and an index of Latin names.