Author |
Pole Evans, I. B. (Illtyd Buller), 1879-1968 |
Title |
The flowering plants of South Africa; vol. 4
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Original Publication |
United Kingdom: L. Reeve & Co, 1924.
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Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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Summary |
"The Flowering Plants of South Africa; Vol. 4" by I. B. Pole Evans is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a detailed resource featuring hand-coloured illustrations and descriptions of the flowering plants native to South Africa, enriching the reader's knowledge of the region’s unique flora. It likely serves botanists, horticulturists, and plant enthusiasts. The opening of this volume introduces the essence of the work, focusing on various flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa. Each plant is illustrated with a detailed color plate, accompanied by descriptions that include their botanical characteristics and habitat information. The text emphasizes specific species such as the Stapelia flavopurpurea and Ansellia gigantea, discussing their unique features and the context of their discovery. Overall, the beginning lays a foundation for a comprehensive and visually engaging exploration of South African plant life, specifically appealing to those interested in botany and conservation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
QK: Science: Botany
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Subject |
Plants -- South Africa -- Periodicals
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Subject |
Plants -- South Africa -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
69947 |
Release Date |
Feb 4, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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