Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa

Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa
Author: John Manning
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2013-08-22
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1920544879

Field Guide to Wildflowers of South Africa describes more than 1 100 of the shrubs and herbs of the region, highlighting the most conspicuous species and those most likely to be encountered across the country. The emphasis is on identifying plants progressively to family, genus and species level: a novel identification aid and easy-to-use keys guide users to the correct family and genus, while individual species descriptions, accompanied by a clear photograph, distribution map and an indication of flowering season, help them to pinpoint the plant. By using the guide, wild-flower enthusiasts at all levels will now be able to accurately identify plants in any part of South africa.

The flowering plants of South Africa; vol. 4

The flowering plants of South Africa; vol. 4
Author: I. B. Pole Evans
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2023-07-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"The flowering plants of South Africa; vol. 4" by I. B. Pole Evans. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Pocket Guide to Wildflowers of South Africa

Pocket Guide to Wildflowers of South Africa
Author: Braam van Wyk
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2015-12-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1775843513

Pocket Guide: Wild Flowers of South Africa covers some 260 flowers representing all of the region’s major vegetation types: Accounts are conveniently organised by flower colour. Key ID features are supplied for each flower, as well as interesting facts. A photograph and distribution map accompany each species. Includes common and conspicuous plants as well as some alien species that are naturalized in the region. This book showcases some of the region’s diverse, strikingly beautiful floral splendours.

Flowering Plants in West Africa

Flowering Plants in West Africa
Author: Margaret Steentoft
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 364
Release: 1988-06-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0521261929

A study of the flowering plant flora of West Africa south of the Sahara with the emphasis upon species of ecological or economic importance.

Vegetation Survey and Classification of Subtropical Forests of Southern Africa

Vegetation Survey and Classification of Subtropical Forests of Southern Africa
Author: Ladislav Mucina
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2017-12-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319678310

This book highlights classification patterns and underlying ecological drivers structuring the vegetation of selected indigenous subtropical forests in South Africa. It uses original field sampling and advanced numerical data analysis to examine three major types of forest – Albany Coastal Forests, Pondoland Coastal Scarp and Eastern Scarp – all of which are of high conservation value. Offering a unique and systematic assessment of South African ecology in unprecedented detail, the book could serve as a model for future vegetation surveys of forests not only in Africa, but also around the globe.

Indigenous Plant Palettes

Indigenous Plant Palettes
Author: Marijke Honig
Publisher: Quivertree Publications
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2014-11-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1928209823

At last: a South African how-to with everything you need to know to create a dream indigenous garden. Accomplished landscape designer and botanist Marijke Honig puts forward the fundamentals in this comprehensive reference that is at once inspirational, practical and easy to use. This book is all about choosing the right plants for a particular space and purpose in your garden. Marijke shares her vast bank of knowledge and experience to help you assess the conditions in your garden, select the perfect plants and grow them successfully. The book is divided into three clearly organised, superbly illustrated sections, which together provide all the information you need to plan and plant a flourishing garden entirely suited to its setting and climate.