Pocket Guide To Trees Of Southern Africa

Author : Piet van Wyk
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775840749

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Pocket Guide to Trees of Southern Africa by Piet van Wyk Pdf

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 : Braam van Wyk
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 53,7 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 : Eugene John Moll,Glen Moll
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Trees
ISBN : 1868255069

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Struik Pocket Guide: Common Trees of Southern Africa by Eugene John Moll,Glen Moll Pdf

In this guide, finely prepared illustrations of Southern Africa's most common trees are accompanied by brief but precise descriptions, to provide the reader with an immediate guide to identification of more than 130 tree species.

Author : Elsa Pooley
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775844976

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First Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa by Elsa Pooley Pdf

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.

Author : Braam van Wyk
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781920544089

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How to Identify Trees by Braam van Wyk Pdf

This book unravels the mysteries of identifying the 1 800 species of trees in southern Africa. The authors have categorised trees into 43 groups, using easy-to-observe characteristics such as leaf and berry or fruit size and shape, absence or presence of latex, or the presence or absence of thorns. In a logical series of steps, allied to the liberal use of diagrams, maps and images, the layperson or expert is able to quickly and easily isolate the main characteristics of a particular tree, and from there make a positive identification.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Climbing plants
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112640748

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Pocket List of Southern African Indigenous Trees by Anonim Pdf

Pocket list of Southern African indigenous trees is a complete and taxonomically inventory of all trees indigenous to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland. A must for tree-spotters, plant lovers, gardeners and hikers, this definitive list of tree names and numbers is an aid to identification as well as a check on the correct spelling of botanical and common names. Features of this guide include: Currently accepted scientific names and frequently encountered botanical synonyms for all indigenous trees as well as selected shrubs and woody climbers. Standard and alternative common names in six of the more widely spoken languages in the region, namely Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Tswana, Xhosa and Zulu. Tree numbers for all entries. These are widely used as a handy means of marking trees along hiking trails, in nature reserves and at recreational resorts. Distribution maps u in colour - showing the geographical ranges of the various trees for the whole of southern Africa. Line drawings of selected tree species.

Author : Najma Dharani
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781431701384

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Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa by Najma Dharani Pdf

Due to its diversity of habitat and climate, East Africa boasts a tremendous natural wealth of flora - indigenous, naturalized and exotic. This second edition of Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa features more than 400 of the trees, shrubs, palms and mangroves that are commonly found in the region. The book is divided into four parts – trees, shrubs, palms and mangroves – with each part arranged in alphabetical order according to scientific name. The species accounts describe the plants’ habitat, bark, leaves, flowers and fruit, as well as their general and commercial applications and uses in traditional medicine. The text is accompanied by more than 1 200 photographs depicting the species, its fruit, flowers and bark. Glossaries of botanical and medical terms, as well as an Illustrated glossary showing flower parts, leaf shapes and leaf arrangements are provided to clarify the terms used in the book. This invaluable guide will help plant enthusiasts identify prominent species in gardens and parks, along roadsides and in easily accessible parts of the countryside.

Author : Braam van Wyk
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,8 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 : Elsa Pooley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 177584496X

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First Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa by Elsa Pooley Pdf

Author : Hugh Glen
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775844709

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Guide to Trees Introduced into Southern Africa by Hugh Glen Pdf

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.

Author : Bill Branch
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775843771

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Pocket Guide Snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa by Bill Branch Pdf

Southern Africa is home to a diverse reptile fauna of more than 600 species. Of these, nearly 70% are endemic to the region, being found nowhere else. This compact guide features 276 of the more colourful and conspicuous species, as well as those unique to or endangered in the region. This up-to-date guide makes an ideal travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas of southern Africa. It features: authoritative text describing key identification features and symbols depicting endangered and venomous species; full-colour photographs of the featured species; distribution maps showing the range of each species; thumbnail outlines of each family group, enabling quick identification.

Author : Vincent Carruthers
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,7 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,Piet Van Wyk
Publisher : Struik Publishers
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Trees
ISBN : 1770072403

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How to Identify Trees in Southern Africa by Braam Van Wyk,Piet Van Wyk Pdf

Taking the reader through a logical process of tree identification in southern Africa, this title defines key characters such as leaf arrangements and venation pattern, along with secondary identification characters such as bark, seeds, fruit and flowers.

Author : Ian Sinclair
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1770077693

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Pocket Guide: Birds of Southern Africa by Ian Sinclair Pdf

This quick reference book includes photos and snapshot information boxes, ideal for field use

Author : Quentin Luke,Henk Beentje
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1775845494

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100 Trees to See on Safari in East Africa by Quentin Luke,Henk Beentje Pdf

Focuses on 100 common trees that can be seen in East Africa's parks and reserves. A brief introduction to the region and its habitats is followed by concise species descriptions highlighting key ID features such as bark, leaves, flowers and fruit, and commercial and traditional uses; entries are grouped by habitat and incorporate some 400 images.