Ways and Wonders of South African Trees
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Trees
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baobabs
bigleaf
biomes
boekenhout
boerbean
botany
buffalo-thorn
bushwillow
camel thorn
candelabra tree
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characteristics and beauty of South African trees
chemical defence
chestnut
clusterleaf
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corkwoods
defence systems
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diversity
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false-thorn
feverberry
fevertree
hookthorn
how trees function
how trees grow
how trees work
How Trees Work - A South African Perspective
indigenous plants
ironwood
ivory
jackalberry
kiaat
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lavender tree
leadwood
mahogany
masting
medicinal uses of trees
mopane
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parts of trees and their functions
photosynthesis
plant intelligence
plum
pollination
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rock fig
seed dispersal
seeds and fruit
senegalia
sesamebush
shepherd' s tree
sicklebush
sneezewood
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South African indigenous trees
stinkwood
sugarbush
symbiotic relationships
syringa
tambotie
the importance of trees
thorn tree
threats to trees
transpiration
tree descriptions
trees and ecology
trees and medicine
trees and religion
trees and traditional beliefs
umbrella thorn
underground trees
uses of trees
vachellia
waterberry
wild fig
wildpear
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Product details
- ISBN 9781775848875
- Dimensions: 244 x 188mm
- Publication Date: 01 Aug 2024
- Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
- Publication City/Country: ZA
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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A celebration of the rich diversity and beauty of indigenous trees, The Ways and Wonders of South African Trees uncovers the fascinating world of trees and how they function. Presented in two parts, the first explores the physiology and behaviour of trees and the second the grandeur of a select number of species, richly supported by photographs. A comprehensive introduction focuses on the complex life of trees, uncovering how they grow, compete for water, defend themselves and make use of photosynthesis to survive; their role in pollination; and the symbiotic relationships they have with each other and other life forms. Record-breakers such as the oldest, tallest and biggest trees are also featured. The second half of the book showcases some 160 conspicuous species, including the iconic baobab, sausage tree and mopane tree, as well as lesser-known but interesting trees such as baboon’s breakfast. These accounts describe the unique traits of different trees and their various parts, and discusses how they are used by animals and birds, and by humans. Sales points: Will appeal to all tree enthusiasts. Explains complex concepts in simple terms. Feautures 160 common or interesting south African trees.
Author has published other books on nature (Antelopes of Africa). He is an enthusiastic amateur and has consulted with botanical experts in compiling this book.
