This book provides information on 188 plants in Umalila in Mbeya district. A forage chart indicates the months when bees collect pollen and/or nectar. The plants are listed alphabetically and in addition to photographs, details of their botanical, vernacular and common names are given, together with brief descriptions. The distribution, uses and the propagation and management of selected plants in also provided where appropriate.
This manual is being produced to encourage the conservation and planting of useful plants in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania.