What’s that Tree?: A Beginner’s Guide to the Trees of Southern Africa - Softcover

Moll, Eugene

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1770078312 ISBN 13: 9781770078314

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa, 2011

Synopsis

The sheer number of tree species found in southern Africa may seem daunting for the beginner. This accessible book addresses the problem by presenting the 500 eye-catching, widespread, conspicuous and sometimes unusual species within their broader ‘family’ groups. The book offers multiple full-color photographs showing diagnostic features; clear, simple text; an illustrated glossary of tree parts. Learning about tree families encourages recognition both of the features that related trees share and of those characteristics that set species apart. The book offers multiple full-color photographs showing diagnostic features of trees; clear, simple text summarizing tree group characteristics; an illustrated glossary of plant parts; notes giving interesting additional information. For all tree enthusiasts, and particularly beginners, this book will be invaluable. What’s that Tree? offers easy access to a difficult topic with multiple full-color photographs to aid identification. The illustrated glossary helps unpack tree indentification.

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1770078312
• ISBN 13: 9781770078314
• Binding: Paperback