Field Guide to the Acacias of South Africa. 1st ed. 1999. 270 col. photogr. & distrib. maps. 223 p. gr8vo. Paper bound.

Second hand copy. Some underlinings in the bibliography section and in the index of names. Else a good copy.

The Acacias, commonly known as thorn trees, are probably the most distinctive and well known group of trees in Africa. They are one of largest groups and are generally associated with a typical African landscape. This comprehensive book, Guide to the Acacias of South Africa, makes it easy to identify Acacias and includes:

A detailed discussion on the ecological, economical and socio-economic importance of the Acacia group of woody plants in South Africa, with colour illustrations
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A complete account of all 40 recognised species, subspecies and varieties that occur within the borders of South Africa.

A quick reference page with scientific, English and Afrikaans names, synonyms and a summary of the outstanding features of each form.

Distribution maps.

Unique graphic illustrations of the species' phenology (seasonal pattern of leaf emergence and leaf fall, flowering and fruit bearing).
More than 270 excellent colour illustrations of every aspect of the identification of these plants.

A comprehensive text detailing the habitat, general appearance, main stems, shoots, thorns, leaves, inflorescence, pods and seeds of each form.