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Book Synopsis Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa by : Braam van Wyk
Download or read book Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa written by Braam van Wyk and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensively updated and expanded edition of the region’s best-selling field guide to trees offers much, much more than the highly successful first edition. Fully updated text (including additional species entries) and distribution maps, numerous new photographs and a new 87-page section of full-tree photographs makes this well-loved guide even more indispensable in the field. Southern Africa has a rich variety of tree species, with an estimated 2 100 indigenous species and more than 100 naturalised aliens. Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa describes and illustrates more than 1 000 of these, focusing on trees that are the most common and most likely to be encountered. Species are logically arranged in 43 groups based on easy-to-observe leaf and stem features, and each account is illustrated by full-colour photographs of the plant’s diagnostic parts. The text also touches on the practical uses of the plants.
Book Synopsis Woody Plants of Western African Forests by : William Hawthorne
Download or read book Woody Plants of Western African Forests written by William Hawthorne and published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This book was released on 2006 with total page 1046 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the identification of all the woody plants (c. 2,250 species in 740 genera) of the forest region of West Africa called 'Upper Guinea', between Togo and Senegal. Upper Guinea is one of the world's most important centres of biodiversity, from the mountain forests of Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, to the lowland evergreen, and semideciduous forests widespread also in Ghana and Ivory Coast. This comprehensively illustrated guide will play a vital supportive role in the challenge of sustainable development within the forest region of West Africa, helping to promote best practice in the management of its plants and forests.
Download or read book African Trees written by and published by Juta and Company Ltd. This book was released on 2004 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "African Trees" is primarily an art book containing breathtaking images of some of the most extraordinary and beautiful indigenous trees in Southern and East Africa. Through photographs and text it conveys the magic of African trees and their vital interrelationship with the continent's people, animals, birds and insects. Charles Bryant and Brita Lomba share a passion for trees, photography and Africa. They live in Cape Town and are avid collectors of fine art photography.
Book Synopsis Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa by : Najma Dharani
Download or read book Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa written by Najma Dharani and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 1644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated and expanded, this third edition of the top-selling Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa now features more than 520 of the trees and shrubs – indigenous and naturalized exotics – commonly found in the region. Each of the four sections – trees, shrubs, palms and mangroves – is arranged in alphabetical order according to scientific name. The book features: an informative introduction to families. Species accounts describing the plants’ habitat, bark, leaves, flowers and fruit. General and commercial applications and uses in traditional medicine. Almost 2,000 photographs depicting the species, its fruit, flowers and bark. Glossaries, both textual and illustrated, of botanical and medical terms. An invaluable ID guide to the trees and shrubs in gardens, parks and along roadsides of East Africa.
Book Synopsis Trees, Shrubs and Lianas of West African Dry Zones by : Michel Arbonnier
Download or read book Trees, Shrubs and Lianas of West African Dry Zones written by Michel Arbonnier and published by Editions Quae. This book was released on 2004 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis How to Identify Trees in Southern Africa by : Braam van Wyk
Download or read book How to Identify Trees in Southern Africa written by Braam van Wyk and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book’s title says it all! Now in an updated second edition, it provides a clear understanding of how trees are constructed and what to look for when identifying a tree. The book is divided into two parts: Part 1 describes and clearly illustrates the different parts of a tree and their role in tree identification. Part 2 features a key to 43 tree groups, based on easy-to-observe stem and leaf features. It carefully outlines each group and the southern African tree families represented in the different groups. Numerous colour photographs and explanatory illustrations support the text, making this an accessible and easy-to-use guide. How to Identify Trees in Southern Africa will equip readers with a sound understanding of how trees work and what to look for in order to make a positive ID. Sales points: Clear and explanatory introduction to tree identification; includes a tried and tested key to tree groups based on easy-to-observe features; new edition – updated to reflect latest taxonomic changes; ideal companion to field guides to trees.
Book Synopsis Guide to Trees Introduced into Southern Africa by : Hugh Glen
Download or read book Guide to Trees Introduced into Southern Africa written by Hugh Glen and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Africa is home to more than 2,000 introduced (not indigenous) trees. These non-native species are encountered daily and form a familiar part of our urban landscapes, growing successfully in parks, gardens, along road sides, and in other open spaces. This guide features nearly 600 of the most common and familiar of these and, using the same model of identification as FG Trees of Southern Africa, facilitates ID based on leaf and stem features. The book provides the country of origin for each species and offers key information on cultivation and uses. Each entry is supported by colour images that depict key features, and a shaded map that shows the plant’s cold tolerance (where the species can grow). An essential guide for landscapers and gardeners as well as tree enthusiasts who will struggle to find these trees in their guide to indigenous trees.
Book Synopsis Photo Guide to Trees of Southern Africa by : Braam Van Wyk
Download or read book Photo Guide to Trees of Southern Africa written by Braam Van Wyk and published by Briza Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invaluable identification and reference guide to 300 of the more common tree species in the region both native and naturalized
Book Synopsis Flowering Trees and Shrubs for Use in South Africa by : Thomas Robertson Sim
Download or read book Flowering Trees and Shrubs for Use in South Africa written by Thomas Robertson Sim and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis TREES FROM WEST-AFRICA by : Wale Owoeye
Download or read book TREES FROM WEST-AFRICA written by Wale Owoeye and published by Oysters Press. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TREES FROM WEST-AFRICA presents popular trees from Nigeria for the enlightenment of nature enthusiasts and tree lovers who wants to know about components of African forests. Containing 15 important trees profiled with scientific facts and more, this is a green book of knowledge for everyone. Your kid will love it!
Book Synopsis Useful Trees of East Africa by : Rudolphe Lemmens
Download or read book Useful Trees of East Africa written by Rudolphe Lemmens and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-12 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Useful trees of East Africa, is the second book of the author on indigenous trees for the East African region. The first book, Growth and Cultivation of 85 Indigenous Trees of Uganda, published in 2010 is out of print. This new version describes 130 mostly indigenous species of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. Special attention is given to services of the trees to humans and the environment. It includes a complete botanical description, wood properties, wood products, propagation, management, and distribution of the trees. For identification purposes icons are used, local and botanical names are provided, as more than 500 pictures of the trees, made by the author.
Book Synopsis Pocket Guide to Trees of Southern Africa by : Piet van Wyk
Download or read book Pocket Guide to Trees of Southern Africa written by Piet van Wyk and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2013-09-12 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Africa boasts a rich variety of tree species, both indigenous and exotic. Pocket Guide Trees of Southern Africa is an authoritative introduction to the region’s trees, describing and illustrating 132 species. This publication has its origins in Van Wyk’s A Photographic Guide to Trees of Southern Africa and has been fully revised and updated by well-known authority Braam van Wyk. Each species account highlights the key identification features, and also touches on the medicinal and commercial uses of the trees. This compact, easy-to-use guide makes an ideal travelling companion and will help readers to become more knowledgeable about trees.
Author :Keith Coates Palgrave Publisher :Penguin Random House South Africa ISBN 13 :1920572740 Total Pages :1212 pages Book Rating :4.9/5 (25 download)
Book Synopsis Palgrave's Trees of Southern Africa by : Keith Coates Palgrave
Download or read book Palgrave's Trees of Southern Africa written by Keith Coates Palgrave and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2015-09-18 with total page 1212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition of Trees of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded by Meg Coates Palgrave. It features new simplified keys based on leaf characteristics, and incorporates updated names, reclassifications and new species. All known indigenous trees and many naturalised aliens occurring in southern Africa, south of the Zambezi-Cunene rivers, are included. Accompanying the descriptions are comprehensively revised maps reflecting up-to-date distribution, and drawings of a characteristic leaf and / or fruit. Other features incllude English and Afrikaans common names, notes on medicinal or magical properties and an illustrated glossary. A comprehensive, user-friendly guide, it will appeal to tree enthusiasts and professional botanists across the sub-continent.
Book Synopsis African Acacia Trees Protect Themselves! by : Janey Levy
Download or read book African Acacia Trees Protect Themselves! written by Janey Levy and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many animals munch on the leaves of a tree for sustenance. However, the African acacia absolutely objects to being eaten. They've developed several clever ways to protect themselves, including thorns, chemical defenses, and ant guards. Readers of this absorbing volume will discover fascinating facts about this unusual tree, including what kind of chemical defenses it has and how it uses its ant guards. Age-appropriate text highlights important elementary science concepts, while colorful images help readers closely examine a tree they may never see in real life. Fact boxes share fun tidbits and a graphic organizer enriches the main text.
Book Synopsis Non-timber Uses of Selected Arid Zone Trees and Shrubs in Africa by : Frances E. M. Booth
Download or read book Non-timber Uses of Selected Arid Zone Trees and Shrubs in Africa written by Frances E. M. Booth and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 1988 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis African Trees by : Dorothy Hargreaves
Download or read book African Trees written by Dorothy Hargreaves and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis First Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa by : Elsa Pooley
Download or read book First Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa written by Elsa Pooley and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2016-05-12 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These natural history guides have been developed to encourage young people and anyone with a budding interest in natural history to learn about the wonders of southern Africa's fascinating fauna and flora. They are an invaluable resource for the beginner, providing information at a glance: each of the species presented is described in easy-to-read text, with a photograph and distribution map. A short introduction gives context to the topic. Also available in Afrikaans as Bome van suider-Afrika.
