Trees of Southern Africa Keith Coates Palgrave

Description

Secondhand Hardcover in Good Condition with original plastic cover

Published C Struik, Johannesburg 1977

Trees of Southern Africa by Keith Coates Palgrave is a comprehensive and authoritative guide covering all indigenous and many naturalized tree species found in the region south of the Zambezi. Originally published in 1977, the book has become a “tree bible” for both amateur enthusiasts and professional botanists.

• Comprehensive coverage: The book includes all tree species, both indigenous and naturalized, known to exist in Southern Africa (south of the Zambezi and Cunene rivers).
• Identification tools: A key is provided that groups species based on leaf and stem characteristics. Each entry features a drawing of a typical leaf and/or fruit to aid in identification.
• Detailed species accounts: For each indigenous species, the book offers a botanical description and a distribution map.
• Common names: Common names for the trees are listed in both English and Afrikaans.
• Additional information: The guide also includes fascinating details about each species, including its medicinal properties, poisonous nature, use in folklore and magic, and economic potential.
• Visual aids: The volume features numerous color photographs, black-and-white photos, and illustrations to supplement the descriptive text.