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Smallest Kingdom, The: Plants and Plant Collectors at the Cape of Good Hope

By (author) Mike Fraser, By (author) Liz Fraser

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The Smallest Kingdom is an illustrated account of the botanical exploration of South Africa's Cape Floral Kingdom and the plants that this region has given to the gardens of the world over the last four centuries. Over Kew's 250 year history, Cape plants and their collectors have contributed greatly to the establishment of the Royal Botanic Gardens,Kew as the pre-eminent centre for botanical research. The book is illustrated throughout with full colour botanical paintings, and will appeal to conservationists, gardeners, botanists, historians, botanical artists, naturalists, and visitors to the Cape.

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Normally shipped | Usually dispatched in 3 to 4 weeks as supplier is out of stock
Publisher | Royal Botanic Gardens
Published date | 1 Feb 2011
Language |
Format | Hardback
Pages | 300
Dimensions | 280 x 238 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 1500g
ISBN | 978-1-8424-6389-5
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BISAC | nature / plants


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