Disclosure : This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Baobabs of the World: The Upside-Down Trees of Madagascar, Africa and Australia

A photographic masterpiece, this beautiful book is a fitting tribute to the baobab an extraordinary and majestic tree found principally in Madagascar, and peripherally in Africa and Australia. The first section offers a short introduction to the classification and general description of baobabs, details of their life history, bio-geography, dispersal and their role in people`s lives. The second section comprises a guide to each of the eight baobab species, including botanical description, details of their habitat, distribution and principal uses, accompanied by clear images and line drawings of the leaves, flowers, fruits and growth habit of each species. Interesting text and lavish photographs throughout make this book irresistible for specialist botanists and lay enthusiasts alike, and it will have particular appeal for tourists too.

Related Products:

Common Trees and Shrubs of East Africa – Field Guide Field Guide to Common Trees and Shrubs of East Africa A Naturalist`s Guide to the Snakes of Australia Making the Most of Indigenous Trees Birds of Australia: A Photographic Guide Trees of the World A Naturalist`s Guide to the Trees of Britain and Northern Europe (2nd edition) A Naturalist`s Guide to the Trees of Sri Lanka Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa Mammals of Southern Africa – Pocket Guide Birds of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East: A Photographic Guide A Naturalists`s Guide to the Mammals of Australia Wildlife of Madagascar A Naturalist`s Guide to the Trees of Southeast Asia Ancient Trees, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens Complete British Wild Flowers Amphibians of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East: A Photographic Guide A Naturalist`s Guide to Dangerous Creatures of Australia A Naturalist`s Guide to the Lizards of Australia A Naturalist`s Guide to the Wild Flowers of Britain and Northern Europe (2nd edition) The Antelope of Africa Field Guide to Carnivores of the World, 2nd edition Mammals of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East A Naturalist`s Guide to the Trees & Shrubs of India Wildlife of South Africa Birds Of Southern Africa A Naturalist`s Guide to the Flowers of Sri Lanka Central Park Trees and Landscapes: A Guide to New York City`s Masterpiece A Photographic Field Guide to the Birds of the Australian High Country Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa Field Guide to the Mammals of South-east Asia 2nd Edition A Guide To The Birds of The Philippines Stuarts` field guide to the larger mammals of Africa Scottish Wild Flowers The Book of Amazing Trees The Birds of Sri Lanka: A Photographic Field Guide (2nd edition) A Naturalist`s Guide to the Butterflies of Britain and Northern Europe (2nd edition) Orchids of Britain and Europe Guide to Seabirds of Southern Africa Pocket Photo Guide to the Mammals of North Africa and the Middle East