Northern Botswana and surrounding regions boast a rich and scientifically important diversity of plants and animals, which attract large numbers of tourists and other visitors. At last, a cooperative venture between the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the National Museum of Botswana and the Selinda Foundation has produced a concise modern handbook to aid the identification of the plants of this region. This authoritative work, based on a systematic botanical survey, is designed for use in the field. Accessible and concise text, together with more than 2,400 specially produced photographs of plants in the bush, describe the key features of some 530 flowering herbs, trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses and sedges. Traditional uses and beliefs concerning each species are contributed by local people. An essential guide for all those wanting to study and enjoy the flora of the area, this book is an invaluable tool for researchers, conservationists, amateur botanists, students, rangers, guides and tourists alike. Book jacket.