E-raamat: Wild Flowers of Southeast Botswana

Kirby presents an identification key and reference to the more common species of wildflowers in an area surrounding the city of Gaborone, selecting the 332 species from established references. Some alien species are included, and marked as such. Color photographs--usually more than one--are accompanied by information on the English and Tswana names and their origins, the kind of plant, height, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit, and miscellaneous notes on such matters as use or dangers. Distributed in the US by International Publishers Marketing. Annotation ©2014 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Wild Flowers of Southeast Botswana features 332 of the most common wild flower species occurring in the region.

Wild Flowers of Southeast Botswana features 332 of the most common wild flower species occurring in the region. The species have been grouped into nine sections based on the predominant color of the flower, and a quick visual guide is provided for locating them easily. Each species account features simple descriptions of the plant, its leaves, flowers and fruit, as well as attractive color photographs, icons and simple leaf drawings. A nod to the cultural significance of each flower is provided by the inclusion of Setswana common names, as well as a ‘Notes’ box, in which the traditional uses of the plants are provided.



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