Field Guide To Wild Flowers Of South Africa

Author : John Manning
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 1492 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781920544867

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Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa by John Manning Pdf

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.

Author : Braam van Wyk
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775843511

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Pocket Guide to Wildflowers of South Africa by Braam van Wyk Pdf

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.

Author : John Manning
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781920544065

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First Field Guide to Wild Flowers of Southern Africa by John Manning Pdf

Sasol First Field Guide to Wild Flowers of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the wild flowers of the region. Through full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text, the beginner and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common wild flowers that grow in southern Africa, discover where they are found, and learn about their unique features.

Author : Elsa Pooley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Wild flowers
ISBN : 0620215003

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A Field Guide to Wild Flowers by Elsa Pooley Pdf

Author : Braam Van Wyk,Sasa Malan
Publisher : New Holland Australia(AU)
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Wild flowers
ISBN : UOM:39015049981544

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Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Highveld by Braam Van Wyk,Sasa Malan Pdf

This field guide focuses on the wild flowers of the Highveld and surrounding areas. Designed as a practical identification handbook, it aims to help nature-lovers in the field identify the various wild flowers they encounter. The 763 species described in this book are divided into six colour groups, so that colour is the first clue to the flower's identity. Within the colour group the species are organized into families, each defined by its diagnostic characters. Flowers occurring in more than one colour group can be found in each relevant group.

Author : Vincent Carruthers
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775844648

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The Wildlife of Southern Africa by Vincent Carruthers Pdf

A field guide to the wildlife of southern Africa, describing over 2,000 plants and animals, with accurate illustrations in full colour. This book has been a trusted fi eld companion for many years. Comprehensively updated, it now features range maps for most groups. The chapters are colour-coded for easy reference, and diagnostic features appear in bold type within the descriptions. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field. All the main plant and animal groups are covered: Lower invertebrates, Spiders and other arachnids, Insects, Freshwater fishes, Frogs, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals, Grasses, sedges, ferns and fungi, Wild flowers, Trees

Author : Braam Van Wyk,Sasa Malan
Publisher : Struik Publishers
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Wild flowers
ISBN : CORNELL:31924058940515

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Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Witwatersrand & Pretoria Region by Braam Van Wyk,Sasa Malan Pdf

Author : Braam van Wyk
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781775841043

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Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa by Braam van Wyk Pdf

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.

Author : John C. Manning
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114496065

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Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland by John C. Manning Pdf

This book describes some 1,200 of southern Africa's diverse and beautiful wild flowers, highlighting the most conspicuous and those most likely to be encountered.

Author : Chris Thorogood
Publisher : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 184246616X

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Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Western Mediterranean by Chris Thorogood Pdf

Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Western Mediterranean is the most comprehensive and up-to-date plant identification guide to the area. The western Mediterranean is one of the most important regions in the world for its outstanding biodiversity, boasting over 10,000 plant species. The area encompasses southern Europe from the Portuguese Algarve in the west to Italy in the east, the islands (including the Balearic Islands, Corsica and Sardinia), and North Africa from Morocco in the west to Tunisia in the east.Covering over 5,000 species, this easy to use guide focuses on the most common and conspicuous species that occur in the area, with plant descriptions, colour photographs and illustrations throughout. A section on where to see wildflowers in the region is included, as well as a glossary of terms. An ideal companion for wildlife and plant enthusiasts, this guide will enable you to reliably identify wildflowers in the field.

Author : Anne Powys
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775842460

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Wild Flowers of Kenya and Northern Tanzania by Anne Powys Pdf

A compact guide featuring nearly 400 wild owers of Kenya and northern Tanzania, grouped for ease of use according to colour. e book includes the most widespread and commonly encountered species as well as some unusual owers found in more remote areas. Plants range from hardy succulents to spectacular epiphytic orchids and shaggy mountain lobelias, each concisely presented with reference to key features and typical habitat. Additional notes indicate whether a given species has particular ecological, medicinal or cultural value. Sales points: Colour coded for easy navigation; concise, yet detailed text highlighting key ID features and habitat; vibrant, full-colour photographs; notes on the ecological and cultural significance of particular wild flowers; attractively priced.

Author : Steven Johnson (Professor),Benny Bytebier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Botany
ISBN : 1775842622

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Orchids of South Africa by Steven Johnson (Professor),Benny Bytebier Pdf

A detailed account of the species and distribution map accompany the images, along with a color bar indication flowering period. The more than 2,500 beautiful images have been taken by specialist photographer Herbert Staerker, and show the important diagnostic details for each species. Written by authorities on the topic, this lavish and detailed book will appeal to all those with an interest in the popular field of orchids worldwide. With Benny Bytebier and Herbert Staerker.

Author : John Manning
Publisher : Field Guides
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1775846768

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Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa by John Manning Pdf

South Africa's varied landscape is home to some 19,000 shrubs and herbs, a large number of which bear flowers of intricate and often stunning beauty. This field guide covers more than 1,100 species, focusing on the most common, conspicuous and 'showy' plants of the region. It offers easy-to-use keys for identifying plant families, species descriptions with vivid photographs, distribution maps and indication of flowering season. It will enable flower enthusiasts to accurately identify flowering plants encountered across South Africa.

Author : Paul Davies,Bob Gibbons
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Botany
ISBN : UOM:39015041764997

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Field Guide to Wild Flowers of Southern Europe by Paul Davies,Bob Gibbons Pdf

Pocket guide does not include Alpine flowers. Covers Spain, Portugal, Italy and the southern part of France.

Author : Annelise Le Roux
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Botany
ISBN : 1775841316

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Wild Flowers of Namaqualand by Annelise Le Roux Pdf

This book introduces nearly 600 wild flower species and is a must-have guide for visitors to Namaqualand, southern Africa.