Wild Flowers of Kenya and Northern Tanzania
- ISBN-10
- 1775842460
- ISBN-13
- 9781775842460
- Category
- Nature
- Pages
- 224
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-05-01
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House South Africa
- Author
- Anne Powys
Description
A compact guide featuring nearly 400 wild owers of Kenya and northern Tanzania, grouped for ease of use according to colour. e book includes the most widespread and commonly encountered species as well as some unusual owers found in more remote areas. Plants range from hardy succulents to spectacular epiphytic orchids and shaggy mountain lobelias, each concisely presented with reference to key features and typical habitat. Additional notes indicate whether a given species has particular ecological, medicinal or cultural value. Sales points: Colour coded for easy navigation; concise, yet detailed text highlighting key ID features and habitat; vibrant, full-colour photographs; notes on the ecological and cultural significance of particular wild flowers; attractively priced.
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