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Field guide to fynbos / John Manning ; photography by Colin Paterson-Jones and John Manning.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Cape Town : Struik Nature, 2018Edition: Second editionDescription: 507 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 9781775845904
  • 1775845907
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • QK396 .M345 2018
Contents:
Introduction : The world of fynbos -- How to use this book : Where to begin -- Finding the right group -- Guide to family groups -- Descriptions of fynbos families -- Species descriptions : Group one to eight -- Index -- Illustrated glossary -- Text glossary.
Scope and content: Field Guide to Fynbos features over 1,000 species from the Cape Floristic Region - home to one of the world's richest floras. This fully updated edition focuses on the most common and 'showy' plants. An introduction unpacks the world of fynbos - including origins, diversity, climate and adaptations - and is followed by a photographic key and descriptions of the fynbos families. Species descriptions are accompanied by photographs, distribution maps, comparisons with similar species, and notes on traditional uses.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Tall Shelves QK396 .M26 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39352800178584
Total holds: 0

Includes indexes.

Introduction : The world of fynbos -- How to use this book : Where to begin -- Finding the right group -- Guide to family groups -- Descriptions of fynbos families -- Species descriptions : Group one to eight -- Index -- Illustrated glossary -- Text glossary.

Field Guide to Fynbos features over 1,000 species from the Cape Floristic Region - home to one of the world's richest floras. This fully updated edition focuses on the most common and 'showy' plants. An introduction unpacks the world of fynbos - including origins, diversity, climate and adaptations - and is followed by a photographic key and descriptions of the fynbos families. Species descriptions are accompanied by photographs, distribution maps, comparisons with similar species, and notes on traditional uses.

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