This is the only comprehensive account of all eight species in the genus Adansonia. It describes the historical background from the late Roman period to the present. It covers the extraordinary variety of economic uses of baobabs. There are also appendices on vernacular names, gazetteer, economics, nutrition and forest mensuration. This book fills a gap in the botanical literature. It deals with a genus that has fascinated and intrigued scientists and lay persons for centuries.
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Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN-13
9781402064302
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94995426
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Subject Area
Natural Science
Author
G.E. Wickens
Publication Name
The Baobabs: Pachycauls of Africa, Madagascar and Australia