Wild Flowers of the Southern Namib

Description:

The southern Namib Desert is one of Namibia's harshest s and yet botanically it is one of the most diverse areas in the country. The tremendous number of plant species - many of which look the same to the untrained eye - makes it very difficult to come to grips with them.

It is this challenge that makes working in the area exciting and teaches to deeply appreciate the different ways in which plants have adapted to this extreme environment. After many years of collecting and working in the southern Namib, Antje Burke has written this guide to share her experience with others who have an interest in our environment and particularly those with an interest in plants.

Primarily designed to assist you in identifying some of the main groups and more common plants in the area, it also provides some background to the southern Namib.The more people that recognise and appreciate the special creatures in this wind-swept area, the greater the chances that care will be taken to avoid lasting damage. The author sincerely hopes that this guide will make a small contribution in this direction.