Palms of Madagascar

J. Dransfield and H. Beentje. Madagascar is home to one of the richest and most exciting palm floras of the world, which until now has remained poorly known. In this volume, for the first time ever the palms of Madagascar are described in English. All 171 Madagascar palms are treated, including 70 species previously unknown to science and described for the first time. This book will be an authoritative treatment for years to come. It will be of great value and interest to palm growers, botanists, conservationists and everybody working on the flora and fauna of Madagascar. Hardcover.