Sasol Proteas -A field guide to the Proteas of Southern Africa
THE eye-catching splendour of the King Protea and the shy delicacy of the Blushing Bride are just two well-known examples of the beauty and diversity of the protea family. There are many more, and they can be found in the pages of this handy field guide. Small enough to be slipped into a rucksack, it nevertheless describes all the known species of the Proteaceae of the Cape Floral Kingdom, as well as others that may be found further afield in southern Africa.
More than 480 outstanding colour photographs, diagrammatic 'quick keys' and clear, concise text all aid the identification of some 370 proteas in the field, and the author's groupings of similar species help the reader to recognize relationships within genera. The diagnostic features of genera and species are highlighted, and a distribution map accompanies each species description.
Conservation biologist Dr Tony Rebelo leads the Protea Atlas Project, a programme which enlists the aid of amateur botanists to collect information about southern African proteas and their distribution. SASOL Proteas is an essential tool for all atlassers, and an invaluable companion on all rambles in the fynbos. It has been published in association with the National Botanical Institute and with the support of Sasol and WWF South Africa.
1995 Softcover
ISBN: 1-874950-02-4
Condition: Extremely Good
MB (Nature)
THE eye-catching splendour of the King Protea and the shy delicacy of the Blushing Bride are just two well-known examples of the beauty and diversity of the protea family. There are many more, and they can be found in the pages of this handy field guide. Small enough to be slipped into a rucksack, it nevertheless describes all the known species of the Proteaceae of the Cape Floral Kingdom, as well as others that may be found further afield in southern Africa.
More than 480 outstanding colour photographs, diagrammatic 'quick keys' and clear, concise text all aid the identification of some 370 proteas in the field, and the author's groupings of similar species help the reader to recognize relationships within genera. The diagnostic features of genera and species are highlighted, and a distribution map accompanies each species description.
Conservation biologist Dr Tony Rebelo leads the Protea Atlas Project, a programme which enlists the aid of amateur botanists to collect information about southern African proteas and their distribution. SASOL Proteas is an essential tool for all atlassers, and an invaluable companion on all rambles in the fynbos. It has been published in association with the National Botanical Institute and with the support of Sasol and WWF South Africa.
1995 Softcover
ISBN: 1-874950-02-4
Condition: Extremely Good
MB (Nature)
THE eye-catching splendour of the King Protea and the shy delicacy of the Blushing Bride are just two well-known examples of the beauty and diversity of the protea family. There are many more, and they can be found in the pages of this handy field guide. Small enough to be slipped into a rucksack, it nevertheless describes all the known species of the Proteaceae of the Cape Floral Kingdom, as well as others that may be found further afield in southern Africa.
More than 480 outstanding colour photographs, diagrammatic 'quick keys' and clear, concise text all aid the identification of some 370 proteas in the field, and the author's groupings of similar species help the reader to recognize relationships within genera. The diagnostic features of genera and species are highlighted, and a distribution map accompanies each species description.
Conservation biologist Dr Tony Rebelo leads the Protea Atlas Project, a programme which enlists the aid of amateur botanists to collect information about southern African proteas and their distribution. SASOL Proteas is an essential tool for all atlassers, and an invaluable companion on all rambles in the fynbos. It has been published in association with the National Botanical Institute and with the support of Sasol and WWF South Africa.
1995 Softcover
ISBN: 1-874950-02-4
Condition: Extremely Good
MB (Nature)