First Field Guide to Grasses of Southern Africa
Author | : Gideon Smith |
Publisher | : Penguin Random House South Africa |
Total Pages | : 114 |
Release | : 2012-07-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781431702596 |
ISBN-13 | : 1431702595 |
Rating | : 4/5 (595 Downloads) |
Download or read book First Field Guide to Grasses of Southern Africa written by Gideon Smith and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2012-07-05 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sasol First Field Guide to Grasses of Southern Africa provides an introduction to grasses and a guide to 44 southern African species. These represent conspicuous, widespread grasses, weedy roadside species, invasive aliens, and horticulturally useful grasses as well as important indigenous food species. Full-colour photographs, distribution maps and easy-to-read text make this a useful guide for the beginner and budding naturalist and a pathway to discovering the unique features and uses of some of the large variety of southern Africa's grasses.