Primarily an art book containing stunning full-colour images of some of the most extraordinary indigenous trees in Southern and East Africa. Through photographs and text it conveys the magic of African trees and their vital interrelationship with the continent's people, soil, animals, birds and insects. Index, 176pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DOUBLE STOREY BOOKS.

2004 1919930760 Hardback

Savannah habitats comprise an ecologically important but ultimately fragile ecosystem. They constitute one of the largest biomes on Earth, covering about twenty percent of the land surface, and can be simply described as tropical and subtropical grasslands with scattered bushes and trees. Savannahs form a rich mosaic of diverse ecosystems, and this study offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to their ecology. 336pp, UK. OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS.

Contents: Introduction, 1 Baobab biology, 2 Baobab geography, 3 Baobab life cycle, 4 Baobabs in Botswana, 5 Baobabs in Kenya, 6 Baobabs (boabs) in Australia, 7 Baobabs in Madagascar, 8 Baobab recipes. Bib, 96pp, SOUTH AFRICA. AARDVARK PRESS.

A useful reference work listing almost 9 000 plants known to be cultivated and colected in Southern Africa. Each entry includes place of origin of the plant, and its latin and common names. Index, notes, iii, 428pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA EDUCATION, 1919931171

Information on over 80 flowers, trees and herbs with healing, cooking and cosmetic potential. Almost half the book is devoted to recipes. Col illus, index, 160pp, SOUTH AFRICA . SPEARHEAD.

2000 0864864671 Paperback

A portrait of a unique and rich environment for fauna and flora in the Western Cape. Illustrated with colour drawings and photographs by Liz McMahon. 162pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DAVID PHILIP.

The NyaeNyae area in the eastern part of the Tsumkwe Constituency holds an enormous variety of habitats, reflected in a rich and diverse flora. This botanical field guide provides concise descriptions of the distinctive features of 238 plants of the region and highlights their traditional uses. Illustrated with 450 colour photographs. Refs, 202pp, NAMIBIA. GAMSBERG MACMILLAN,.

2003 999160491X Paperback

Scientifically accurate guide to the best-known and most important medicinal plants, including those of special commercial or historical interest. Descriptions of more than 320 medicinal plants and their close relatives. Each entry gives a short summary with the following information: a description of the plant, the geographical origin, therapeutic category, historical and modern uses, active ingredients and pharmacological effects. More than 800 full-colour photographs that will assist in the identification of the plants and related or similar plants. 480pp, SOUTH AFRICA. BRIZA.

Second edition noting three new species, a species believed to have been extinct rediscovered. The distribution ranges of some 30 per cent of the species have been extended. This represents a considerable addition to the knowledge about this family, which ranges from the robust, eye-catching king protea to the delicate blushing bride. Some 370 members of the Proteaceae with a colour photograph and distribution map for each species. 240pp, SOUTH AFRICA, FERNWOOD PRESS

An informative introduction explaining some of the principles and practices of plant geography; with comprehensive overviews of each Centre of Endemism, including name, history, boundaries, topography, climate, geology, soils, flora, evolutionary history, floristic links and conservation status; detailed full-colour maps of all the Centres of Endemism, up-to-date lists of succulents endemic or near-endemic to these Centres; numerous examples of non-succulent species endemic/near-endemic to each Centre, a discussion of the richness of the endemic flora, and descriptions of past floristic research on the Centres and opportunities for further investigations. 199pp. SOUTH AFRICA. UMDAUS PRESS.

2001 1919766189 Hardback

A beautifully photographed survey of the baobab, found in seven species. Five are found only in Madagascar, one in both Madagascar and twenty other African countries, the last is a native Australian. While a few have transplanted to the Caribbean, they are otherwise found nowhere else in the world. Pakenham is renowned for his books on trees, and this study is no exception, profiling these extraordinary trees, source of many myths and legends across the continent. Illustrated with b/w and colour photographs, Index, bib, 143pp, UK. WEIDENFELD & NICOLSON.

2004 0297843737 Hardback

An easy to use volume which allows for identification of indigenous species of trees by the recreational tree spotter in the Kwazulu Natal region. Illustrated with colour drawings, photographs and maps. Index, diags, refs, 414pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA EDUCATION.

Richly illustrated volume which looks at the portraiture of plants in South Africa. Includes a concise dictionary of South African Botanical Artists with over 200 entries. Index, bib, colour and b/w illus, 216pp, SOUTH AFRICA. FERNWOOD PRESS.

2001 1874950547 Hardback

A complete guide to the indigenous species of tree and shrub of the province of Mpumalanga and Kruger National Park in South Africa. Illustrated with colour plates and line drawings of the leaf, each plant is also described for easy identification. Index, maps, taxonomic notes, refs, gloss, 703pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA EDUCATION, 191977730X

The third edition of this definitive work has been updated and expanded to include updated names, reclassification and the discovery of new species. The maps have also been revised to reflect changes in distribution. Other features include English and Afrikaans common names, an illustrated glossary and notes on medicinal or magical properties. This volume is also richly illustrated with colour photographs and b/w illustrations. Index, bib, gloss, 1212pp, SOUTH AFRICA. STRUIK, 1868723895

Covers all aspects of the ecology and botany of southern African vegetation, including terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, the evolution of vegetation patterns and important ecological themes. BNS, b/w illus, tables, 246 x 189mm, 649pp, UK. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.