Aloes In Southern Africa

Download or read book Aloes in Southern Africa written by Gideon Smith and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2011-11-05 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aloes are stately succulent plants that capture the allure of the African savanna. Aloes in Southern Africa explores the character and biology of African aloes, their habits, characteristic features and distribution in nature. It details 58 aloe and related species, cultivation and propagation, gardening styles and plants that flourish in different regions, plus medicinal, cosmetic and culinary uses. Whether you are starting a garden, redeveloping one or simply looking to expand your knowledge of these fascinating succulents, Aloes in Southern Africa will prove an invaluable guide.

Download or read book Guide to the Aloes of South Africa written by Ben-Erik Van Wyk and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-12 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Grass Aloes in the South African Veld written by Charles Craib and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sasol First Field Guide to Aloes of Southern Africa written by Gideon Smith and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2011-11-05 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first field guide to aloes of southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the aloes of the region. Full-colour photographs, distribution maps and easy-to-read text will help the budding naturalist to identify the more common aloes found in southern African gardens and landscapes, discover where they occur, and learn about their unique features.

Download or read book The Aloe Names Book written by Olwen Megan Grace and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The genus Aloe is arguably one of Africa's most iconic and valued plant genera. It is prized by succulent plant collectors, horticulturalists, and pharmaceutical companies alike for its fleshy leaves and therapeutic medicinal properties. The Aloe Names Book compiles for the first time the current taxonomy of each species, the over 1,500 names by which aloes are known globally, as well as hundreds of historical names and the richly descriptive meanings of Latin names used for aloes. This volume also features an easily searchable, definitive list of aloe-derived products, accompanied by an introduction to aloes, a comprehensive reference list, and color photographs of over 300 aloe species. The Aloe Names Book will be an essential reference for succulent enthusiasts, growers, researchers and agencies responsible for trade in endangered species.

Download or read book A Lesson from Aloes written by Athol Fugard and published by Theatre Communications Group. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two former political activists confront each other and the events which led to their sudden falling-out years ago.

Download or read book Guide to Succulents of Southern Africa written by Gideon Smith and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2009 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Succulents are increasingly popular in the face of the need for water-wise gardening, and this handy book serves as a guide to many well-known varieties