100 Trees to see on Safari: Easy ID Guide for East Africa

Quentin Luke · Henk Beentje

Apr 2020 · Penguin Random House South Africa

About this ebook

East Africa is a premier wildlife destination, well known for its mass migrations of herds and fearsome predators. But as iconic are the trees that grow there: among them mangroves, cycads, palms, marulas, acacias, sausage trees, fever trees, toothbrush trees and giant bamboos. This book showcases 100 of the region’s most visible and significant trees, arranged by the habitats in which they occur. It features: Concise descriptions of each tree and its parts, plus notes about the various uses of the tree parts; multiple images showing the full tree and key ID features, including flowers, leaves, fruit and bark; where to see the trees, including the national parks and nature reserves; a brief introduction to the trees of the region and their vegetation zones; colourful, interesting and geared for quick tree identification, this handy guide will enhance any safari experience in East Africa. Sales points: Features 100 of the most commonly seen trees in East Africa. Almost 500 photographs, depicting the full tree and its diagnostic parts; written by two of the region’s most accomplished botanists; will appeal to all tree enthusiasts, as well as visitors to the region’s parks and reserves.

About the author

Quentin Luke is a freelance botanical consultant and senior research associate at the East African Herbarium, National Museums of Kenya, in Nairobi. A world authority on tropical African botany, he has worked in 12 tropical African countries. Currently, he is Chair of the IUCN-SSC Eastern African Red List Authority.