A reference work on the genus Encaphalartos that includes all the known species of this distinctly African group as well as the sole living representative of the genus Strangeria. It also includes one species of cycad endemic to Madagascar, but introduced to coastal East Africa by Arab traders some centuries ago. Each species' account is illustrated by three full-page colour plates, showing the plant in its natural habitat, details of leaf and cone-scale strucutre, the diagnostic features of the male and female cones, together with an account of its geographical distribution. This comprehensive text focuses on cycads in the wild - not on horticultural specimen plants - and emphasizes the desirability of conserving them in their natural environment.
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A must have for any Cycad collector,
By Wynand van Eeden (Cape Town, South Africa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cycads of Africa (Hardcover)
This book is excellently illustrated and although many people prefer photos, it is very clear and usefull when identifying species. The author is giving a whealth of information on the different cycad species found in Africa. If you collect Encephalartos plants this book must be in your library! Read also Cycads of Central Africa by Peter Heibloem and Cycads of South Africa by Cynthia Giddy.
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