This is the first book where my photos were used. The profits from this book will be used strictly for funding research and educational activities of the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research. The authors do not collect any royalties. As for me, besides receiving a complimentary copy of the book, I do not get anything else and I have no further obligation to this book. However, I am happy to share the news of its birth.

The book was funded by Exxon Mobil. It was launched on 2 August 2010 at the National University of Singapore.

The two photos used were from the plant known commonly as Common Susum (Hanguana malayana). They are located on page 53 of the book.

Before I read the page of this book, I was not aware that it has a close aquatic relative. Coincidently, I did have the photos of its aquatic form since May 2009. Though I did suspect it was related to Hanguana malayana, I cannot find another species of Hanguana. I am now able to add the aquatic form (shown below) to the photo deck.

Last updated: 30 August 2010