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Author: Najma Dharani
Publisher: Struik Publishers
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9781770071742
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis title is a field guide to all 62 of the acacia tree species occurring in the East African region, namely Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Author: Najma Dharani
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2019-03-01
Total Pages: 1644
ISBN-13: 1775846091
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFully updated and expanded, this third edition of the top-selling Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa now features more than 520 of the trees and shrubs – indigenous and naturalized exotics – commonly found in the region. Each of the four sections – trees, shrubs, palms and mangroves – is arranged in alphabetical order according to scientific name. The book features: an informative introduction to families. Species accounts describing the plants’ habitat, bark, leaves, flowers and fruit. General and commercial applications and uses in traditional medicine. Almost 2,000 photographs depicting the species, its fruit, flowers and bark. Glossaries, both textual and illustrated, of botanical and medical terms. An invaluable ID guide to the trees and shrubs in gardens, parks and along roadsides of East Africa.
Author: Malcolm James Coe
Publisher:
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis guide describes, in pictures and words, all the different types of acacia trees that are such a distinctive feature of the Kenyan landscape. It shows both floral and vegetative characteristics - bark, leaves, pods, seeds - so that identification can easily be made even when the trees arenot in flower. This will be a valuable companion to anyone visiting or living in East Africa, and also to professional botanists, foresters, and ecologists. There are forty-four species of acacia in Kenya, out of twelve-hundred species globally, but they are of particular interest because they are both used by the local people and eaten by the wildlife. Acacias are also suited to commercial farming in arid conditions, which may be important if warmingtrends continue. The authors provide clear explanations of botanical terms, detailed field keys, and instructions for using the keys. No previous knowledge of plant sciences is required to enjoy this authoritative guide.
Author: Nico Smit
Publisher: Briza Publications
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 136
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA must for anyone with an interest in trees or our natural heritage in general.
Author: Barbara Jeppe
Publisher: Ecclesia Life Mana
Published: 1981-01-01
Total Pages: 121
ISBN-13: 9780620056090
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Najma Dharani
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2022-10-03
Total Pages: 598
ISBN-13: 1775847888
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMedicinal Plants of East Africa is the first photographically illustrated guide to showcase the most important healing plants of the region. The book describes 136 plant species in everyday use in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Brief descriptions of each species cover that plant’s appearance, ecology and specific medicinal uses. To aid identification, more than 600 colour photographs have been included. Also included are recipes for remedies to treat a wide range of ailments. An easy-to-understand summary of the science behind the treatments concludes each section. Supplementary features: Introduction to the medicinal virtues and active ingredients of plants; Common methods of preparing medicines from plant materials; Summary of ailments and the plants prescribed to treat them; Glossaries of medical and botanical terminology and extensive reference lists. Medicinal Plants of East Africa will appeal to ethnobotanists, health and wellness practitioners, travellers and all with an interest in the remarkable healing properties of plants. Sales Points: Easy ID with supporting colour photos; recipes for plant remedies; simplifies the science behind the natural medicines; accomplished author team.
Author: Steve Collins
Publisher: Pocket Guides
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781775842422
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCompact guide to 246 common, spectacular and interesting butterflies found in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Concise text, colour photographs, distribution maps.
Author: Quentin Luke
Publisher:
Published: 2020-05-19
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9781775845492
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFocuses on 100 common trees that can be seen in East Africa's parks and reserves. A brief introduction to the region and its habitats is followed by concise species descriptions highlighting key ID features such as bark, leaves, flowers and fruit, and commercial and traditional uses; entries are grouped by habitat and incorporate some 400 images.
