A Handbook of the Yemen Flora
Author | : J. R. I. Wood |
Publisher | : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew |
Total Pages | : 488 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015040050158 |
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Rating | : 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Handbook of the Yemen Flora written by J. R. I. Wood and published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This book was released on 1997 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first full account of the higher plants of northern Yemen. It includes descriptions of all the species known from the region with keys for their identification. More than 40 plants are illustrated in colour and others by line drawings. In addition there are sections on the history of botanical exploration, phytogeography and the ecology and distribution of vegetation types. Appendices include lists of Arabic plant names and poisonous plants together with a gazetteer of localities.