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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Plant life: general > Trees & wildflowers

Sasol First Field Guide To Mushrooms Of Southern Africa (Paperback, New Edition): Margo Branch Sasol First Field Guide To Mushrooms Of Southern Africa (Paperback, New Edition)
Margo Branch 1
R100 R80 Discovery Miles 800 Save R20 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Sasol First Field Guide to Mushrooms of Southern Africa has been redesigned and fully revised to include new photographs and the most recent taxonomic changes.

With the help of full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common mushroom species found in southern Africa, discover where they grow, learn about their unusual features and determine their edibility.

  • Introductory guide to the region’s mushrooms
  • Suitable for both adult and younger enthusiasts
  • Informative, uncomplicated text written by an expert
  • Useful introductory section
  • Full-colour photographs of each mushroom
  • Compact for ease of use in the field

This pocket-sized book is the perfect introduction to an increasingly popular subject.

The coastal guide of South Africa (Paperback): Jacana Maps Jacana Maps The coastal guide of South Africa (Paperback)
Jacana Maps Jacana Maps
R508 Discovery Miles 5 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The coastal guide of South Africa will take you on a magical journey along South Africa's coastline while exploring the beauties and hidden secrets of our natural heritage. The 3000km stretch of coastline in South Africa has contrasting climates and habitats that in turn accommodate an enormously rich and diverse array of plants and animals. The west coast has cold, nutrient-rich waters, kelp forests and low-growing, succulent scrub along the dunes, while on the east and north coasts conditions are more tropical with higher rainfall, warmer waters, greater marine diversity and tall, dense coastal forests. The coastal guide of South Africa is a basic guide to our coastline's biodiversity, from dune to ocean, developed in order to offer beach enthusiasts, holidaymakers and recreational anglers a simple guide for identifying the plants and animals most frequently or commonly seen or caught along South Africa's coastline. Although it does not cover all the species, it is a good introduction for those people who would like to begin to identify and understand some of the coastal life we come into contact with while using the beach. We also hope that this guide will create an awareness and appreciation of the diverse and contrasting biodiversity found on our rich and beautiful coast, including background information on tides, habitats and coastlines.

Mesembs of the World - Illustrated Guide to a Remarkable Succulent Group (Hardcover): Gideon F. Smith, et al Mesembs of the World - Illustrated Guide to a Remarkable Succulent Group (Hardcover)
Gideon F. Smith, et al
R495 R460 Discovery Miles 4 600 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 7 - 10 working days

Magic is not too strong a term for the appeal of this unique group of plants, the Mesembs. Radiant in flower and highly diverse in form and stature, this group includes plants as small as wheat grains or as big as a rhinoceros. Their fruits are as complex as any in the floral kingdom or as simple as saltshakers. Mesembs have captured the imagination of botanists, horticulturalists and travellers for many centuries. This title is a must for anyone who want to experience the magic of mesembs.

Wild Flowers (Paperback, New edition): Wild Flowers (Paperback, New edition)
R186 R160 Discovery Miles 1 600 Save R26 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material. This is the perfect pocket guide for nature enthusiasts keen to identify the wild flowers they might encounter on a walk along the coast or in the mountains, or a ramble through woodland, fields or wetlands. Authoritative text, beautiful photographs and detailed illustrations show the parts of the flower, stem, leaf and fruit, including both common and scientific names of each wild flower. Additionally, each entry features illustrations and description of appearance and colour, details on size, type of habitat, geographical range and flowering season, along with helpful information on herbal medicinal uses of each flower.

Illustrated guide to wildflowers of Northern South Africa (Paperback, Illustrated Ed): Gerrit Germishuizen, Brenda Clarke Illustrated guide to wildflowers of Northern South Africa (Paperback, Illustrated Ed)
Gerrit Germishuizen, Brenda Clarke
R230 R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Save R35 (15%) Ships in 7 - 10 working days

This guide is for use in the field by botanists, nature lovers, eco-tourists, hikers and farmers, for on-the-spot identifications, making it unnecessary to collect specimens and in this way depleting the countryside of its beautiful natural heritage. Features of the title are: Full-colour illustrations and brief descriptions of 614 species of the most common flowering plants, succulents and shrublets found in the four northern provinces: Limpopo, North-West, Gauteng and Mpumalanga. For quick and easy identification plants are placed in eight major categories of flower colour, namely white/cream-coloured; pink, yellow/orange, blue, mauve/purple, red, brown and green flowers. Each plant family is briefly introduced, where possible giving characters to distinguish them from each other. English and Afrikaans vernacular names are included where appropriate. A botanical glossary make botanical terms more comprehensible to the lay person.

The African Baobab (Paperback, Revised And Expanded Edition): Rupert Watson The African Baobab (Paperback, Revised And Expanded Edition)
Rupert Watson
R300 R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Save R85 (28%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The African Baobab is a revised and expanded edition of a book originally published in 2007.

In this absorbing and inspired account of one of the continent’s oldest botanical wonders, Rupert Watson explores the life and times of the majestic baobab, an ancient tree that has outlasted every plant and animal around it. The narrative effortlessly blends natural history and personal observation, while also drawing on extracts from the journals of early explorers. There are intriguing accounts of the baobab’s eccentric growth and reproductive habits, its present-day distribution, and its wide impact on everyday African life.

Watson also takes a close look at the relationship between humans and baobabs, and the tree’s myriad uses over the ages, from shelters to medicinal and spiritual applications.

This new edition is aimed at nature lovers, environmentalists, botanical enthusiasts, travellers and anyone intrigued by the wonders of plants and the natural world.

Sappi treespotting Cape - From Coast to Kalahari (Paperback): Val Thomas, Eugeen Moll, Rita Grant Sappi treespotting Cape - From Coast to Kalahari (Paperback)
Val Thomas, Eugeen Moll, Rita Grant 1
R643 Discovery Miles 6 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

There are dozens of titles that focus on specific areas of the Cape, or on specific types of plants that occur there. None of the simpler publications for the general public have tackled the integration of vegetation regions and the distribution of woody plants of this diverse area. Sappi tree spotting Cape successfully explores the wonder of trees and shrubs from the rocky dry Richtersveld in the west, through the Kalahari sands and the spiky survivors of the arid Karoo. It includes the Proteas and the towering giants of the forests of the south. The series, and now this last title, can make a difference on so many levels: They keep the terminology simple; they show you the right place to look for the right tree. They ID the striking features. These trees do not need a complex system of "keying" because they are instantly recognisable. The other four books are Sappi tree spotting Lowveld, Bushveld, KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape and Highveld.

Aloes in South Africa (Paperback): Gideon Smith Aloes in South Africa (Paperback)
Gideon Smith
R320 R250 Discovery Miles 2 500 Save R70 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Aloes are the flagship plants of Africa, vividly defining the landscapes in which they occur.

In garden settings, these stately succulent plants capture the allure of the African savanna and serve as excellent focus plants around which other indigenous plants can be successfully grouped.

Aloes in Southern Africa explores the character and biology of African aloes, describing their habits, characteristic features and distribution in nature. It also details 58 aloe and related species across several vegetation zones.

Aloe cultivation and propagation is discussed too, providing insight into optimum growing conditions, gardening styles and plants that flourish in different regions.

A feature on medicinal, cosmetic and culinary uses reveals the special properties of these intriguing plants. Whether you are starting a garden, redeveloping one or simply looking to expand your knowledge of these fascinating succulents, Aloes in Southern Africa will prove an invaluable guide.

The Lavender Book (Paperback, 1st Edtion, 1st impression): M. Roberts The Lavender Book (Paperback, 1st Edtion, 1st impression)
M. Roberts
R250 R225 Discovery Miles 2 250 Save R25 (10%) Ships in 7 - 10 working days

The lavender book is a guide to the lavender types and varieties suitable to local conditions and is intended to get you outdoors and growing your own lavender without further ado. This title offers instruction on propagating, planting, nurturing and harvesting lavender. Also included in this collection of lavender wisdom is a treasure trove of original recipes and craft ideas. Recipes follow in a format and are interwoven with useful hints and tips. The use of lavender medicinally, in aromatherapy and as an insect repellant will appeal to the growing body of concerned people who aspire to a more natural organic way of life.

Easy Guide To Indigenous Shrubs (Paperback, Illustrated Ed): Pitta Joffe Easy Guide To Indigenous Shrubs (Paperback, Illustrated Ed)
Pitta Joffe 1
R448 Discovery Miles 4 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This title brings together a collection of indigenous shrubs - not only established favourites but also many lesser-known species that will amaze the reader with their beauty and versatility. The title covers more than 100 species of indigenous shrubs in detail, with descriptive text and more than 200 full-colour photographs for easy identification. Detailed species accounts include a description of the plant, advice on how to propagate it from seed or cuttings and how to care for it in the garden. The author also shares fascinating snippets of information on the traditional uses of each plant and gives down-to-earth advice on how to use the plant in the garden to achieve the best effect. A range of icons offers an easy overview of the plant's size and shape, its cultivation requirements, uses, flower colour, flowering time and other special features. The introductory section includes advice on planning a garden, how to plant and care for shrubs, how to propagate shrubs form seed and cuttings as well as hints on gardening for birds and butterflies.

Newcomb's Wildflower Guide (Paperback): Lawrence. Newcomb Newcomb's Wildflower Guide (Paperback)
Lawrence. Newcomb; Illustrated by Gordon Morrison
R556 R434 Discovery Miles 4 340 Save R122 (22%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Lawrence Newcomb's system of identification on wild flowers is based on natural structural features that are easily visible to the untrained eye and enables amateurs and experts to identify almost any wildflower quickly and accurately.

Photo Guide To Trees Of Southern Africa (Paperback, 2nd ed): Braam van Wyk, Piet Van Wyk, van Wyk, Braam  | van Wyk, Piet | van... Photo Guide To Trees Of Southern Africa (Paperback, 2nd ed)
Braam van Wyk, Piet Van Wyk, van Wyk, Braam | van Wyk, Piet | van Wyk, Ben-Erik, Ben-Erik Van Wyk 1
R683 Discovery Miles 6 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An invaluable identification and reference guide to 300 of the more common tree species in the region, both native and naturalised.

  • Descriptive accounts highlighting the most important field identification characters.
  • Full-colour photographs illustrating growth form, flowers, fruit and bark of the various species.
  • Up-to-date distribution maps showing the range of each species in southern Africa.
  • Information on habitat preference of each species and uses by man.
  • Reference to similar and closely related species and how they can be distinguished.
  • Introductory chapters on biomes and trees; fruit trees; furniture and craftwork; firewood; medicinal and poisonous trees; trees and animals; architecture of trees; identifying trees.
Blissful Twist - Inspired by Nature, Adult Colouring Book (Paperback): Lindie Wright Blissful Twist - Inspired by Nature, Adult Colouring Book (Paperback)
Lindie Wright
R679 Discovery Miles 6 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
KwaZulu-Natal - Coast & Midlands (Paperback, Reissue): Rina Grant, Val Thomas, Jacana Media KwaZulu-Natal - Coast & Midlands (Paperback, Reissue)
Rina Grant, Val Thomas, Jacana Media; Illustrated by Joan van Gogh
R654 Discovery Miles 6 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Until recently, trees have been an inaccessible enigma to all but the most devoted, botanically minded, tree-key followers. With the Sappi Tree Spotting all this has changed. This series is an invitation to beginners and tree enthusiasts to embark on an exciting and informative journey. The books make tree identification easy and enjoyable, offering readers beautiful illustrations and photographs, and loads of fact-filled reading. Spotting trees is easy as the terminology used in simple - why should the average recreational tree spotter the term, 'pubescent' when 'hairy' will do? The striking feature section for each tree also makes spotting trees easy.

Poisonous Plants Of South Africa (Hardcover): Ben-Erik Van Wyk, Fanie van Heerden, Bosch van Oudtshoorn Poisonous Plants Of South Africa (Hardcover)
Ben-Erik Van Wyk, Fanie van Heerden, Bosch van Oudtshoorn
R910 Discovery Miles 9 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Poisonous plants of South Africa is a guide to the most commonly occurring poisonous plants in South Africa. The title includes: Detailed species descriptions of 135 poisonous plants. Each entry includes the following information: a description of the plant, the type of toxin, the potential toxicity of the plant and its importance in human or livestock poisoning, the poisonous ingredients and their pharmacological effects. Distribution maps for poisonous plants that occur naturally in the wild. More than 450 full-colour photographs that will assist in the identification of poisonous plants and plant parts. Introductory chapters on human and animal poisoning in South Africa, first aid treatment, methods of testing for toxicity, extraction and isolation of toxins and poisonous principles and their effects. Plant lists according to class of toxin and type of livestock poisoning as well as a useful checklist of poisonous plants and a glossary of medical terms.

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