Pocket Guide to Trees of Zambia and Malawi (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781775848455)

This accessible and easy-to-use introduction to the trees of Zambia describes 141 of the most common indigenous and naturalized tree species likely to be encountered.

The trees have been organized into five groups according to similar characteristics, thereby helping readers identify individual species with relative ease.

Features include:
- Concise text, including key identification pointers and descriptions of each tree's bark, leaves, flowers and fruit
- Where applicable, the medicinal and commercial uses of each species
- Multiple full-color photographs of the trees and their diagnostic characters
- Up-to-date distribution maps
- Local tree names
- Places where trees are best seen, including national parks and reserves

The informative introduction includes a map of vegetation types and national parks, a table of the grouped tree characteristics and family names, a glossary and a quick tree ID key.

Portable and handy for use in the bush, this will be an excellent guide for anyone interested in the trees of Zambia.

Author: Clare Barkworth
ISBN-10: 1775848450
ISBN-13: 9781775848455
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Language: English
Published: 01/19/2024
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 7.01h x 4.09w x 0.32d