Author: Tony Rebelo
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Synonymous with South Africa, proteas form part of a family that includes some 370 species of leucospernums, leucadendrons, serrurias and others. This book describes all known species of Proteaceae in the Cape Floral Kingdom and future afield, and includes diagrammatic quick keys and clear, concise text. Diagnostic features are highlighted, and a distribution map accompanies each species description. For amateur botanists and those who like to ramble in the fynbos.
Sasol Proteas
Author: Tony Rebelo
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Synonymous with South Africa, proteas form part of a family that includes some 370 species of leucospernums, leucadendrons, serrurias and others. This book describes all known species of Proteaceae in the Cape Floral Kingdom and future afield, and includes diagrammatic quick keys and clear, concise text. Diagnostic features are highlighted, and a distribution map accompanies each species description. For amateur botanists and those who like to ramble in the fynbos.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Synonymous with South Africa, proteas form part of a family that includes some 370 species of leucospernums, leucadendrons, serrurias and others. This book describes all known species of Proteaceae in the Cape Floral Kingdom and future afield, and includes diagrammatic quick keys and clear, concise text. Diagnostic features are highlighted, and a distribution map accompanies each species description. For amateur botanists and those who like to ramble in the fynbos.
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.
Horticultural Reviews
Author: Jules Janick
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470650729
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Horticultural Reviews presents reviews on various topics in the horticultural sciences. The articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470650729
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Horticultural Reviews presents reviews on various topics in the horticultural sciences. The articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists.
Sasol Birds of Southern Africa
Author: Ian Sinclair
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775846695
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1494
Book Description
Now in its fifth edition, Sasol Birds of Southern Africa has been brought fully up to date by its expert author panel, with additional contributions from two new birding experts. Greatly enhanced, this comprehensive, best-selling guide is sure to maintain its place as one of Africa’s most trusted field guides. Sales points: More than 800 new illustrations. Scan and play bird calls using free downloadable app. Fully revised text (with latest species records), maps and plate annotations. Fresh input from new contributing authors. Comprehensive coverage of the region’s birds.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775846695
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1494
Book Description
Now in its fifth edition, Sasol Birds of Southern Africa has been brought fully up to date by its expert author panel, with additional contributions from two new birding experts. Greatly enhanced, this comprehensive, best-selling guide is sure to maintain its place as one of Africa’s most trusted field guides. Sales points: More than 800 new illustrations. Scan and play bird calls using free downloadable app. Fully revised text (with latest species records), maps and plate annotations. Fresh input from new contributing authors. Comprehensive coverage of the region’s birds.
Palgrave's Trees of Southern Africa
Author: Keith Coates Palgrave
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1920572740
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 2589
Book Description
This third edition of Trees of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded by Meg Coates Palgrave. It features new simplified keys based on leaf characteristics, and incorporates updated names, reclassifications and new species. All known indigenous trees and many naturalised aliens occurring in southern Africa, south of the Zambezi-Cunene rivers, are included. Accompanying the descriptions are comprehensively revised maps reflecting up-to-date distribution, and drawings of a characteristic leaf and / or fruit. Other features incllude English and Afrikaans common names, notes on medicinal or magical properties and an illustrated glossary. A comprehensive, user-friendly guide, it will appeal to tree enthusiasts and professional botanists across the sub-continent.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1920572740
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 2589
Book Description
This third edition of Trees of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded by Meg Coates Palgrave. It features new simplified keys based on leaf characteristics, and incorporates updated names, reclassifications and new species. All known indigenous trees and many naturalised aliens occurring in southern Africa, south of the Zambezi-Cunene rivers, are included. Accompanying the descriptions are comprehensively revised maps reflecting up-to-date distribution, and drawings of a characteristic leaf and / or fruit. Other features incllude English and Afrikaans common names, notes on medicinal or magical properties and an illustrated glossary. A comprehensive, user-friendly guide, it will appeal to tree enthusiasts and professional botanists across the sub-continent.
Horticultural Reviews, Volume 32
Author: Jules Janick
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470767979
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in the horticultural sciences. The emphasis is on applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commerical importance. The title appears in the form of two volumes per year. These articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470767979
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in the horticultural sciences. The emphasis is on applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commerical importance. The title appears in the form of two volumes per year. These articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists.
South African national bibliography
Author: State Library (South Africa)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Afrikaans literature
Languages : en
Pages : 758
Book Description
Classified list with author and title index.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Afrikaans literature
Languages : en
Pages : 758
Book Description
Classified list with author and title index.
Plants of the Baviaanskloof
Author: Douglas Euston-Brown
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775847683
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1674
Book Description
Tucked away in the southwestern corner of the Eastern Cape lies a narrow valley, flanked by the Baviaanskloof and Kouga mountain ranges. Named after the chacma baboons that long ago made this 200-km-long kloof their home, the Baviaanskloof is part of the Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site. It is a meeting point of several different ecosystems, with almost all of South Africa’s eight biomes represented, making for a remarkable diversity of species, including many endemics. Plants of the Baviaanskloof describes well over 1,000 plant species. It includes: An introduction covering the geological history, climate and vegetation types of the region. Detailed family and genus descriptions, including species counts. Succinct descriptions of each plant species with full-colour photographs. Species common names in several South African languages (where available). Compiled over more than two decades, Plants of the Baviaanskloof is sure to become an enduring record of the diversity of plant life found here. The only botanical guide for this area, it is a must for botanists, gardeners, road-trippers, hikers, travellers and all who have a deep interest in plants. Sales points: Presents over 1,000 plant species. Easy ID with full-colour photos of all featured species. Accessible descriptions of plant species. Detailed illustrations unpack intricate botanical information.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775847683
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1674
Book Description
Tucked away in the southwestern corner of the Eastern Cape lies a narrow valley, flanked by the Baviaanskloof and Kouga mountain ranges. Named after the chacma baboons that long ago made this 200-km-long kloof their home, the Baviaanskloof is part of the Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site. It is a meeting point of several different ecosystems, with almost all of South Africa’s eight biomes represented, making for a remarkable diversity of species, including many endemics. Plants of the Baviaanskloof describes well over 1,000 plant species. It includes: An introduction covering the geological history, climate and vegetation types of the region. Detailed family and genus descriptions, including species counts. Succinct descriptions of each plant species with full-colour photographs. Species common names in several South African languages (where available). Compiled over more than two decades, Plants of the Baviaanskloof is sure to become an enduring record of the diversity of plant life found here. The only botanical guide for this area, it is a must for botanists, gardeners, road-trippers, hikers, travellers and all who have a deep interest in plants. Sales points: Presents over 1,000 plant species. Easy ID with full-colour photos of all featured species. Accessible descriptions of plant species. Detailed illustrations unpack intricate botanical information.
Horticultural Reviews, Volume 26
Author: Jules Janick
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471437743
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
"Horticultural Reviews" ist eine Fortsetzungsreihe zu Forschungsartikeln über kommerzielle Nutzpflanzen im Bereich Gartenbau, wie z.B. Obst, Gemüse, Nüsse und Zierpflanzen mit kommerzieller Bedeutung. Band 26 gibt einen Überblick über diese spezielle Thematik. Eine Vielzahl von Artikeln aus einschlägigen Fachzeitschriften wurde hier zusammengetragen, miteinander verglichen und einander gegenübergestellt. Darüber hinaus gibt es eine Fülle von Literaturverweisen, die einen einfachen, zeit- und geldsparenden Zugriff auf die aktuellste Information bieten. Dabei wird der spezialisierte Forscher ebenso angesprochen, wie die große Gemeinschaft der Gartenbauexperten.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471437743
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
"Horticultural Reviews" ist eine Fortsetzungsreihe zu Forschungsartikeln über kommerzielle Nutzpflanzen im Bereich Gartenbau, wie z.B. Obst, Gemüse, Nüsse und Zierpflanzen mit kommerzieller Bedeutung. Band 26 gibt einen Überblick über diese spezielle Thematik. Eine Vielzahl von Artikeln aus einschlägigen Fachzeitschriften wurde hier zusammengetragen, miteinander verglichen und einander gegenübergestellt. Darüber hinaus gibt es eine Fülle von Literaturverweisen, die einen einfachen, zeit- und geldsparenden Zugriff auf die aktuellste Information bieten. Dabei wird der spezialisierte Forscher ebenso angesprochen, wie die große Gemeinschaft der Gartenbauexperten.
Sasol First Field Guide to Frogs of Southern Africa
Author: Vincent Carruthers
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1920544984
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Sasol First Field Guide to Frogs of Southern Africa is a fascinating guide to the frogs 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 frog species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique behaviour and unusual features.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1920544984
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Sasol First Field Guide to Frogs of Southern Africa is a fascinating guide to the frogs 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 frog species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique behaviour and unusual features.