Guide to the Aloes of South Africa

Guide to the Aloes of South Africa by Van Wyk, Ben-Erik. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781875093410.

Guide to the Aloes of South Africa is a beautifully illustrated full-color guide that makes it easy for both the layperson and scientist to identify aloes found in the field and in gardens. The book includes: * Detailed species descriptions of all 125 aloes found in South Africa, with information on the plant s features, flowering period, habitat and distribution, conservation status, the origin of its scientific and common names, as well as general notes on cultivation and traditional uses of the plant. * More than 400 color photographs, showing habitat and growth form, as well as close-up photographs of flowers and leaves, and distribution maps of all the species. * An easy-to-use identification system based mainly on growth habit. * Introductory chapters that focus on aloe-like plants; medicinal, cosmetic and tonic use of aloes; conservation; cultivation and propagation; gardening and landscaping with aloes; pests and diseases; and aloe hybrids. * Indexes to scientific and common names, an illustrated glossary and further reading.