Book ID: 89089
Craib, Charles
Grass Aloes in the South African Veld. With paintings by Gillian Conday and drawings by Murray Ralfe. 2005. 42 col. paintings. 17 pencil drawings. 28 distrib. maps. XII, 155 p. 4to. Hardcover. - In slipcase.
Grass Aloes are a group of deciduous aloes growing mainly in grassland subject to winter fire. The growing pattern is closely related to the winter fire cycles of the veld, some species responding directly to burning and producing leaves, flowers and later seed after such events. Growing, propagation, habitats, growth cycles, pollination, development and dispersal of seed, effects of habitat destruction, role of fire, etc.