The Somalia flora is very rich in comparison with other arid areas in Africa. Published in four volumes, the 'Flora of Somalia' provides the first comprehensive account of all the vascular plants known to occur in the region, and is a foundation stone for all plant related research in the country. The monocotyledon volume. A number of species additional to Volume 1 are included in an appendix. With 4 colour plates and 171 line drawings.
