Author: John Manning
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1431702617
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Sasol First Field Guide to Succulents of Southern Africa is a fascinating guide to the succulents of the region. Full-colour photographs, distribution maps and easy-to-read text will help the beginner and budding naturalist to identify the more common succulents found in southern Africa, discover where they occur and learn about their unique features.
Sasol First Field Guide to Succulents of Southern Africa
Author: John Manning
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1431702617
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Sasol First Field Guide to Succulents of Southern Africa is a fascinating guide to the succulents of the region. Full-colour photographs, distribution maps and easy-to-read text will help the beginner and budding naturalist to identify the more common succulents found in southern Africa, discover where they occur and learn about their unique features.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1431702617
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Sasol First Field Guide to Succulents of Southern Africa is a fascinating guide to the succulents of the region. Full-colour photographs, distribution maps and easy-to-read text will help the beginner and budding naturalist to identify the more common succulents found in southern Africa, discover where they occur and learn about their unique features.
Sasol First Field Guide to Succulents of Southern Africa
Author: John Manning
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781868726011
Category : Succulent plants
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
This series of natural history field guides has been developed in the hope that young people and anyone with a budding interest in natural history will take up the challenge to learn the secrets of Southern Africa's fascinating fauna and flora.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781868726011
Category : Succulent plants
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
This series of natural history field guides has been developed in the hope that young people and anyone with a budding interest in natural history will take up the challenge to learn the secrets of Southern Africa's fascinating fauna and flora.
Sasol First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa
Author: Tracey Hawthorne
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775842177
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
Sasol First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the arachnids of the region. Through full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique habits.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775842177
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
Sasol First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the arachnids of the region. Through full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique habits.
Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa
Author: Rod Saunders
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775847624
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 984
Book Description
The genus Gladiolus has fascinated plant collectors, taxonomists and the general public for centuries. Known for their spectacular flowers, these highly adapted and specialised plants occur throughout Africa, Madagascar, Europe and the Middle East. South Africa is home to more than half of the world’s Gladiolus species and the Western Cape is the heart of species diversity. Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa is the first of its kind to offer a complete photographic record of the 166 species that occur in the region. Posthumously completed, this book is the culmination of the Saunders’ long search to find and photograph every known species of Gladiolus in South Africa. It includes: An introduction comprising a brief history of gladioli, information about the morphology and taxonomy of the genus, and guidelines for use in the field. Detailed descriptions of the main floral parts of each species, along with information about ecology, pollinators, similar species and conservation status; field notes were written by Rachel Saunders. Over 1,000 exquisite photographs taken in situ detailing morphology and habitat. Up-to-date distribution maps indicating where species have been recorded. A glossary of terms with illustrations unpacking difficult terminology. A coveted record of the life’s work of a couple who contributed to botany and horticulture in South Africa; it will be treasured by anyone with an interest in these magnificent flowers. Sales points: Accessible coverage of all known gladioli in South Africa; identification at a glance; full-colour photographs of all species described; expert authors.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775847624
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 984
Book Description
The genus Gladiolus has fascinated plant collectors, taxonomists and the general public for centuries. Known for their spectacular flowers, these highly adapted and specialised plants occur throughout Africa, Madagascar, Europe and the Middle East. South Africa is home to more than half of the world’s Gladiolus species and the Western Cape is the heart of species diversity. Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa is the first of its kind to offer a complete photographic record of the 166 species that occur in the region. Posthumously completed, this book is the culmination of the Saunders’ long search to find and photograph every known species of Gladiolus in South Africa. It includes: An introduction comprising a brief history of gladioli, information about the morphology and taxonomy of the genus, and guidelines for use in the field. Detailed descriptions of the main floral parts of each species, along with information about ecology, pollinators, similar species and conservation status; field notes were written by Rachel Saunders. Over 1,000 exquisite photographs taken in situ detailing morphology and habitat. Up-to-date distribution maps indicating where species have been recorded. A glossary of terms with illustrations unpacking difficult terminology. A coveted record of the life’s work of a couple who contributed to botany and horticulture in South Africa; it will be treasured by anyone with an interest in these magnificent flowers. Sales points: Accessible coverage of all known gladioli in South Africa; identification at a glance; full-colour photographs of all species described; expert authors.
First Field Guide to Succulents of Southern Africa
Author: John C. Manning
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781775846338
Category : Succulent plants
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781775846338
Category : Succulent plants
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Sasol First Field Guide to Wild Flowers of Southern Africa
Author: John Manning
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1920544062
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1920544062
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
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.
Succulent Flora of Southern Africa
Author: Doreen Court
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Sasol First Field Guide to Insects of Southern Africa
Author: Alan Weaving
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775842827
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Sasol First Field Guide to Insects of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the insects of the region. Full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text will help the beginner and budding naturalist to explore the more common insect groups that occur in southern Africa, discover where they are found, and learn about their behaviour and unusual features.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775842827
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Sasol First Field Guide to Insects of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the insects of the region. Full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text will help the beginner and budding naturalist to explore the more common insect groups that occur in southern Africa, discover where they are found, and learn about their behaviour and unusual features.
Sasol First Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa
Author: Sean Fraser
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775842843
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Sasol First Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the wild animals of the region. Through full-colour photographs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the beginner and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common mammal species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and breeding habits.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775842843
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Sasol First Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the wild animals of the region. Through full-colour photographs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the beginner and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common mammal species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and breeding habits.
Sasol First Field Guide to Skywatching in Southern Africa
Author: Cliff Turk
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 177584045X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Sasol First Field Guide to Skywatching in Southern Africa provides a fascinating insight into the southern skies by night. Full-colour photographs and illustrations, monthly star charts and easy-to-read text will help the budding astronomer to identify the more visible objects in our night skies, as well as those that are less obvious, and discover some of the extraordinary phenomena of our galaxy.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 177584045X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Sasol First Field Guide to Skywatching in Southern Africa provides a fascinating insight into the southern skies by night. Full-colour photographs and illustrations, monthly star charts and easy-to-read text will help the budding astronomer to identify the more visible objects in our night skies, as well as those that are less obvious, and discover some of the extraordinary phenomena of our galaxy.