A Field Guide to Wild Flowers
Author : Elsa Pooley
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,13 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Wild flowers
ISBN : 9780620215008
Author : Elsa Pooley
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,13 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Wild flowers
ISBN : 9780620215008
Author : John Manning
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 16,68 MB
Release : 2013-08-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1920544879
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 : Joan Walker
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,53 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Botany
ISBN :
Author :
Publisher : Trustees of Natal Publishing Trust Fund
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 13,15 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Author : John Manning
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 1539 pages
File Size : 34,20 MB
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 177584675X
This fully updated edition of Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa covers more than 1,100 species of flora, focusing on the most common, conspicuous and ‘showy’ plants around the region. An informative introduction discusses plant diversity, vegetation types, and includes a key to identifying plant groups. The species descriptions follow and each is accompanied by: a vivid photograph; a distribution map showing range, and an indication of the plant’s flowering season. This invaluable, up-to-date guide provides the tools and information needed to identify flowering plants across South Africa. Written by an expert in the field; fully updated edition; facilitates identification of wild flowers around South Africa; glorious full-colour photographs of each species; key to plant families for easy ID.
Author : Matt Candeias
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 21,10 MB
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 1642504548
The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light “Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard #1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find: • Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism • Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms • Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.
Author : John C. Manning
Publisher :
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 32,64 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN :
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 : Coleen Mannheimer
Publisher :
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 10,55 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Wild Flowers - Namibia--Field guides
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Author : Joan Walker
Publisher :
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 12,96 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Wild flowers
ISBN : 9780620298278
Author : Braam Van Wyk
Publisher : Struik Pub
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 15,49 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781868723904
The flowers are grouped according to floral colouring (sections are therefore colour coded), and concise information on the flowers is focused on identification in the field. The authoritative text, by a leading expert, also features interesting historical, medicinal and cultural facts about the flowers described. A distribution map of each flower is featured in conjunction with the textual entries and two pages of diagrams are further aids to easy identification of flowers by leaf and flower types and parts.