Fungi and Lichens of the Limpopo Valley
R 550.00 ZAR
Although focussed on the fungi of the Limpopo Valley, this highly recommended book by Retha Van Der Walt, Joanna Dames and Greer Hawley-McMaster contains many species that is common in the rest of South Africa. It is a valuable resource wherever you are.
The practical, easy-to-use field guide includes:
- Detailed introductory chapters for fungi and lichen sections.
- Information on more than 290 different local macro-fungi, lichen and slime mould species – including various novel species. Many of these, may however, occur widely in the rest of Africa and further afield.
- Chapters dealing with 15 different morphological groups.
- A succinct and descriptive text including information on the distinguishing features, ecology, distribution and edibility of species.
- English & Afrikaans common names
- Description of families and genera
- More than 1400 colour photographs (also included on the DVD supplied with the book)
- Detailed glossary
- Step-by-step guide to the collection of fungi and lichen specimens
- Map and background of study area
- Information on the early Mapungubwe civilization
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