Field guide to common trees and shrubs of East Africa
3rd edition, revised
Illustrations and maps
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This third edition of Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa introduces to more than 520 of the trees and shrubs to be found in East Africa. The guide's content is divided into the main chapters Trees, Shrubs, Palms and Mangroves. The species accounts within each chapter are, along with their scientific names, arranged in alphabetical order and are consistent in style, each specifying the English and the more prominent African, often local common names where these are known, the family to which the plant belongs, and whether it is indigenous to the region or exotic. This is followed by a brief description of the tree or shrub and then a summary of the main characteristics of the plant's major components, the bark, leaves, flowers, fruit etc., and ends with a description of its various uses. Each entry is illustrated with at least one photograph, often more. Trees and their parts are labeled vertically alongside each image. The glossaries and diagrams will enable non-expert readers to find their way around. Other helpful features include the vegetation map, the family descriptions, and the index.
