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Waterfall Book Review

The Field Guide to the

Succulent Euphorbias

of southern Africa

by Alma Möller

and Rolf Becker is a

pioneer publication

on euphorbias in

southern Africa.

T his book is a beautifully

illustrated, full colour
identification guide that
makes it easy for the
layperson as well as anybody
interested in the flora of southern
Africa to identify a particular species.
The Field Guide to the Succulent
Euphorbias of southern Africa includes:
• Introductory chapters containing
general information about
the species characters, how to Africa’s Largest Selection of Patio Furniture & Accessories
identify a euphorbia, growing
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herbaceous species and invaders.
• Detailed descriptions of 224 species,
including emphasis on distinguishing
features, habitat, distribution maps,
conservation status, scientific
and known common names, as
well as notes on similar species.
• Similar looking species are grouped
together in 18 species groups,
based on easily recognisable ABOUT THE AUTHORS
morphological characters - group Alma Möller graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Botany and Genetics,
19 contains previously undescribed and a Master of Science in Entomology, after obtaining a postgraduate
species and group 20 contains certificate in Electron Microscopy. She worked at the University of
species of uncertain status. Limpopo as Electron Microscopist for 20 years. In 2008, she retired to
• More than 870 full-colour become a very enthusiastic Miniaturist and devoted Euphorbiaphile.
photographs
and Rolf Becker graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
illustrations. and Biochemistry, as well as a Master of Science and PhD in
• Taxonomic Biochemistry. He was Professor of Biochemistry at the University of
classification. Limpopo for 20 years, while also furthering his career in university
• Glossary administration, focusing on change management. Currently he
and index is Dean of the Faculty of Natural Resources and Spatial Sciences
to scientific at the Namibia University of Science and Technology.
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