Common Names of South African Plants — C. A. Smith
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'Common Names of South African Plants' by C. A. Smith is a comprehensive botanical reference published in 1966 as No. 35 in the *Memoirs of the Botanical Survey of South Africa* series. Compiled to document the vernacular names of South African flora, it includes English, Afrikaans and indigenous-language names, alongside botanical equivalents and explanations of how plant names originated and developed over time. The work also explores the historical and cultural significance of plant names, including their connections to traditional knowledge and domestic uses. At 642 pages, this substantial reference remains a valuable resource for botanists, researchers, gardeners and collectors interested in South Africa’s rich botanical heritage.
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Good condition, as pictured
Filed under: Botany