By Anthony G Miller and Miranda Morris
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Designed by Diccon Alexander Edited by Ruth Atkinson Imprint: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Published: 14 June 2004 ISBN No: 1 87229 159 7 Size: 297 x 210mm. Extent: 776pp Illustrations: 500 colour photos over 64 plates; 2,500 black & white line drawings. Casebound Retail price: £75 Postage & packing per copy (UK): £4.50 |
Ethnoflora of the Soqotra Archipelago is an attractive, user-friendly manual to the plants of this little-known but botanically important group of islands, situated off the Horn of Africa and governed by Yemen. Designed as a practical guide for conservationists and planners, as well as students, botanists and others interested in the plant life of the region, this comprehensive volume differs from a standard Flora in two significant ways.
Firstly, it provides comprehensive information on the traditional uses of all plants found on the islands. Secondly, it contains a fully illustrated key to all plant families and species – all species on the islands are illustrated with at least one line drawing, and there are attractive colour photographs of most of the circa 300 endemic species. Additional colour plates provide a stunning visual record of the landscapes, people and culture of this unique archipelago.
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