Common Names of South African Plants - CA Smith 1966

Common Names of South African Plants - CA Smith 1966

Binding:  Hard cover covered in removable plastic

Book Condition: Good condition except for some marks where cellotape was removed on the inside front and back covers. There is a previous owner's name inside.

Edition: 1966 Department of Agricultural Technical Services, Botanical Research Institute, South Africa

"Common Names of South African Plants" is a book by Smith, published in 1966 as Botanical Survey Memoir No. 35. It provides a comprehensive list of plant names, including both English and Afrikaans common names, along with their botanical equivalents and historical information on how and why they were applied. The book is a valuable resource for understanding the vernacular names of South African flora.

The book includes over 9,000 records, although it acknowledges that it is not a complete list and that more research is needed in certain areas. Purpose: The work aims to document and explain the origins and usage of common plant names in South Africa. . 

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