Handbook of the Yemen Flora, A

Hardback

Main Details

Title Handbook of the Yemen Flora, A
Authors and Contributors      By (author) J. R. I. Wood
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:480
Dimensions(mm): Height 270,Width 220
Category/GenreBotany and plant sciences
ISBN/Barcode 9781900347310
ClassificationsDewey:581.9533
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Royal Botanic Gardens
Imprint Kew Publishing
Publication Date 1 November 1997
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.