Sinopsis :

Guide to plant families of southern Africa is a welcome deviation from the highly technical keys to plant families that hitherto have dominated our botanical literature. It uses an easy-to-understand group-recognition approach combined with photographs and diagnostic characters to help narrow down the families to which a plant could possibly belong. Each family entry contains a wealth of fascinating information, including notes on diversity, distribution, diagnostic characters and ecological and economic significance, all supplemented by beautiful photographs depicting several members of the family. Written principally for non-scientists, this book should appeal to people in various walks of life. Traditionally, the family has featured prominently in the training of biologists, especially botanists. Hence, this book should also be useful to teachers and students. No doubt, the knowledge contained in this attractive, informative and carefully organised guide will enhance the understanding of the flora of southern Africa and beyond.

Deskripsi Buku :

Nama Penulis   : M. Koekemoer, H.M. Steyn & S.P. Bester

ISBN                : 9781919976921

Nama Penerbit : South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)