Flora of Somalia Volume 1

The Somalia flora is very rich in comparison with other arid areas in Africa. Published in four volumes, the 'Flora of Somalia' provides the first comprehensive account of all the vascular plants known to occur in the region, and is a foundation stone for all plant related research in the country. This first volume contains 1,092 species in 72 families, with keys to the genera and species, 4 colour plates and 250 line drawings.