The flowering plants of Africa An analytical key to the genera of African phanerograms

"The Flowering Plants of Africa" by Franz Thonner is a scientific guide that helps people identify different types of flowering plants in Africa. It covers plants that naturally grow there, ones that have become established over time, and even those that are widely farmed. The book is designed for scientists, people living in Africa, and travelers who want to learn more about the continent's plants. The beginning of the book explains why it's important to have a clear system for studying plants in Africa and provides easy-to-use tools to help people identify them. The introduction mentions that this book was originally written in German and translated, and it explains the methods used, like identifying plants by how they look. It also explains the different regions of Africa and which plants are found there. The author gives credit to other important plant books that helped him with his work, setting the stage for the detailed classification that follows.