Description:

This identification tool helps users recognize the wide variety of both common and unusual flowers grown in Africa (most of which are not native) for export. Cut flowers imported into the U.S., such as those coming directly or indirectly from Africa, may harbor pests and diseases of quarantine concern. Cut Flower Exports of Africa covers 80 cut flower genera exported from various African countries, is richly illustrated with images of diverse species and cultivars and close-ups of morphological features, and includes descriptive and background information.

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Author:

Julia Scher

Published by:

USDA, APHIS, PPQ, CPHST