With contributions by Duncan Butchart (Figs, Birds and other Wildlife), Simon van Noort (Fig Wasps and the Pollination of Figs), and Geoff Nichols (Growing Figs)
A detailed, fully illustrated and authoritative guide to 88 fig species of southern and central Africa. Introductory chapters give a general background to the family Moraceae and figs in the African sub-continent. Each indigenous species has a distribtion map, a detailed black and white illustration by Sandie Burrows and photographs depicting habitat, bark, leaves and fruit. A key to the indigenous species of figs in Southern Africa is provided.
This book is the result of more than 70 000 km of traveling and research. In addition to the excellent photographs the book also offers the exquisite line art by one of the authors. Comprehensive text on all species, contributions by experts on the relationship with birds, wasps and other wildlife.
- Jacket Condition: Near fine
- Binding Condition: Near Fine
- Overall Condition: Near Fine
- Size: 31.5 X 24cm. Weight 3kgs
