Book ID: 102048
Grace,Olwen M., Ronell R. Klopper, Estrela Figueiredo, Gideon F. Smith
The Aloe Names Books. 2011. (Strelitzia, 28). illus. VIII, 232 p. 8vo. Hardcover.
This book brings together information on the current taxonomy ofeach species, the plethora of common names by which aloes are knownglobally, derivative natural products, as well as hundreds ofhistorical names and the richly descriptive meanings of Latin namesused for aloes. Lists of common names, synonyms and aloe - derived products allow quick and easy searching.The text includes anintroduction to aloes, comprehensive reference list and many colourphotographs.