Henk Beentje is a freelance botanist who has worked extensively on the flora of Africa. He worked at the National Museums of Kenya for five years, and at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, for 25. He was editor of Flora of Tropical East Africa, a catalogue of all known wild plant species in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. He is also the author of Kenya Trees, Shrubs and Lianas, co-author of Palms of Madagascar, and the author and co-author of several field guides.
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100 Trees to on See Safari – East Africa
R230.00East Africa is a premier wildlife destination, well known for its mass migrations of herds and fearsome predators. But as iconic are the trees that grow there: among them mangroves, cycads, palms, marulas, acacias, sausage trees, fever trees, toothbrush trees and giant bamboos. This book showcases 100 of the region’s most visible and significant trees, arranged by the habitats in which they occur. It features:
Concise descriptions of each tree and its parts, plus notes about the various uses of the tree parts
Multiple images showing the full tree and key ID features, including flowers, leaves, fruit and bark
Where to see the trees, including the national parks and nature reserves
A brief introduction to the trees of the region and their vegetation zonesColourful, interesting and geared for quick tree identification, this handy guide will enhance any safari experience in East Africa.