The Baobabs: Pachycauls of Africa, Madagascar and Australia
Download or Read eBook The Baobabs: Pachycauls of Africa, Madagascar and Australia PDF written by G.E. Wickens and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-03-02 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : G.E. Wickens |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 535 |
| Release | : 2008-03-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781402064319 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1402064314 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Baobabs: Pachycauls of Africa, Madagascar and Australia by : G.E. Wickens
Book excerpt: This is the only comprehensive account of all eight species in the genus Adansonia. It describes the historical background from the late Roman period to the present. It covers the extraordinary variety of economic uses of baobabs. There are also appendices on vernacular names, gazetteer, economics, nutrition and forest mensuration. This book fills a gap in the botanical literature. It deals with a genus that has fascinated and intrigued scientists and lay persons for centuries.
