Veldgids tot die Akasias van Suid-Afrika

Veldgids tot die Akasias van Suid-Afrika focuses on the acacias, commonly
known as “thorn trees”—probably the most distinctive and well-known
group of trees in Africa. These iconic specimens form one of the largest tree
groups and are synonymous with typical African landscapes, making accurate
identification essential for botanists, conservationists and nature enthusiasts.

This comprehensive guide provides a complete account of all 48 recognised
species, subspecies and varieties of the genus Acacia occurring within South
Africa’s borders, including four newly described species. Each entry features
concise descriptions detailing habitat, general appearance, stems, shoots,
thorns, leaves, inflorescence, pods and seeds, supported by distribution maps
and excellent colour photographs highlighting crucial identification features.

The book includes names in English and Afrikaans, plus available names in
German, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swati, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda,
Xhosa and Zulu, reflecting the cultural significance of these trees across
southern Africa’s diverse communities.

This essential reference serves anyone interested in trees or natural heritage,
providing authoritative guidance for identifying these quintessentially African
species that define much of the continent’s characteristic savanna landscapes.