Trees In South Africa

Author : Braam van Wyk
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 48,9 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 : Braam van Wyk
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 46,9 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 : Najma Dharani
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 44,6 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,Piet Van Wyk,Ben-Erik Van Wyk
Publisher : Briza Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Trees
ISBN : 1920217045

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Photo Guide to Trees of Southern Africa by Braam Van Wyk,Piet Van Wyk,Ben-Erik Van Wyk Pdf

An invaluable identification and reference guide to 300 of the more common tree species in the region both native and naturalized

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 40,5 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 : Ernst Schmidt,Mervyn Lotter,Warren McCleland
Publisher : Jacana Media
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 191977730X

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Trees and Shrubs of Mpumalanga and Kruger National Park by Ernst Schmidt,Mervyn Lotter,Warren McCleland Pdf

This is a guide to every tree and woody shrub indigenous to the province of Mpumlanga and the entire Kruger National Park. Designed for use by beginner tree enthusiasts and the seasoned botanist, it details more than 950 species of trees and shrubs.

Author : Neels Esterhuyse,Jutta Von Breitenbach,Hermien Söhnge
Publisher : Spotlight Poets
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Champion trees
ISBN : MINN:31951D021710166

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Remarkable Trees of South Africa by Neels Esterhuyse,Jutta Von Breitenbach,Hermien Söhnge Pdf

Gives a glimpse into the world of trees from the biggest, tallest and oldest in South Africa

Author : A. T. Ankiewicz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1431430692

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Know Them by Their Fruit by A. T. Ankiewicz Pdf

Author : Eve Palmer
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105012232042

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A Field Guide to the Trees of Southern Africa by Eve Palmer Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Juta and Company Ltd
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1919930760

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African Trees by Anonim Pdf

"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.

Author : Eve Palmer,Norah Pitman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Botany
ISBN : UOM:39015014906070

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Trees of Southern Africa, Covering All Known Indigenous Species in the Republic of South Africa, South-West Africa, Botswana, Lesotho & Swaziland by Eve Palmer,Norah Pitman Pdf

Author : Enrico Liebenberg,Erna Liebenberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0620652268

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We are the Champions by Enrico Liebenberg,Erna Liebenberg Pdf

Author : Elsa Pooley
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 42,8 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 : Keith Coates Palgrave
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1360 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Botany
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025980710

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Trees of Southern Africa by Keith Coates Palgrave Pdf

Author : Richard Boon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Trees
ISBN : 0620460199

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Pooley's Trees of Eastern South Africa by Richard Boon Pdf