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Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa: An African Perspective (Field Guide To... (Struik Publishers)),New
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This authoritative southern African tree guide is written and photographed by leading tree experts. Newly updated and expanded, it covers some 900 species, as well as subspecies and variations. Arranged in groups based on easytoobserve leaf and stem characters, species are concisely described and illustrated with fullcolor photographs, and distribution maps showing their range. Supplementary features include useful notes on tree identification and an illustrated glossary.It is designed with the nonspecialist in mind: trees are arranged in colorcoded groups based on easytoobserve leaf and stem characters. Each species account is illustrated with at least one fullcolor photograph of the plant's most readily identifiable part or parts, as well as an image of the full tree, and a distribution map shows its range. The concise text also touches on the practical uses of plants; supplementary features include useful notes on tree identification and an extensive illustrated glossary. Authoritative, classic guide written by leading experts includes comprehensive photography for all species, showing both closeup details and full trees and carefully designed keys to enable accurate identification.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the 'Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa'? A: The guide focuses on identifying and understanding the trees of Southern Africa, covering around 900 species along with their subspecies and variations.
- Q: How are the species organized in this field guide? A: Species are arranged in color-coded groups based on easily observable leaf and stem characteristics, making identification straightforward for non-specialists.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can I expect in this guide? A: The guide includes full-color photographs of each species, showing both close-up details and full trees, along with distribution maps that illustrate their geographical range.
- Q: Is this guide suitable for beginners or non-specialists? A: Yes, it is specifically designed for non-specialists, featuring clear descriptions and visual aids to assist in tree identification.
- Q: What supplementary features does the guide offer? A: It includes useful notes on tree identification, an extensive illustrated glossary, and practical information on the uses of various plants.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The 'Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa' contains a total of 732 pages.
- Q: Can this book help with tree identification in Southern Africa? A: Yes, the guide provides detailed descriptions, photographs, and distribution maps to aid in accurate tree identification throughout Southern Africa.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback binding, which is lightweight and portable for outdoor use.
- Q: Who is the author of this field guide? A: The guide is authored by Braam van Wyk, a leading expert in the field of botany and tree identification.
- Q: When was the second revised edition published? A: The second revised edition of the 'Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa' was published on March 1, 2013.