{"product_id":"9781875093137","title":"Mesembs of the World","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagic is not a too strong term for the appeal of this unique group of plants, the Mesembs. Radiant in flower and highly diverse in form and stature, this fascinating group includes plants as small as wheat grains or as big as a rhinoceros. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir fruits are as complex as any in the floral kingdom or as simple as saltshakers. Mesembs have captured the imagination of botanists, horticulturalists and travelers for many centuries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautifully produced book is a must for anyone who want to experience the magic of mesembs. It includes the distribution and ecology, conservation, uses, cultivation, identification, genera and guide to the groups of mesembs. To facilitate easy identification, the genera are divided into groups exhibiting more or less similar external characters. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe aim of this book is to provide a well-illustrated, easy-to-read overview of all the 123 mesembs genera that are currently recognised. Illustrations are provided for a representative selection of species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Gideon+Smith\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eGideon Smith\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gideon Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47587416539299,"sku":"9781875093137","price":460.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9781875093137_0c60a06a-b79f-49a9-909e-92929439776d.jpg?v=1776608744","url":"https:\/\/graffitibooks.co.za\/products\/9781875093137","provider":"Graffiti Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}