Book ID: 37621
GOGH, Joan van and John ANDERSON
Trees and Shrubs of the Witwatersrand, Magaliesberg and Pilanesberg. 1988. 50 colour plates. maps. numerous line drawings. 112 p. Lex8vo. Cloth.
Contents (partly): The text covers the characteristic features of thebark, leaves, fruit and flowers of each of the 159 indigenous speciesknown to occur in the area. The accounts include distribution andhabitat maps; habit sketches; an indication of the plant's height anditems of general interest. The book is not only a great artistic workand an accurate and practical guide for botanist and layman, it is alsoa plea for the conservation of the beautiful but endangered tree life ofthe area. - Second hand copy.