This fully updated edition of Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa covers more than 1,100 species of flora, focusing on the most common, conspicuous and 'showy' plants around the region. An informative introduction discusses plant diversity, vegetation types, and includes a key to identifying plant groups. The species descriptions follow and each is accompanied by: a vivid photograph; a distribution map showing range, and an indication of the plant's flowering season. This invaluable, up-to-date guide provides the tools and information needed to identify flowering plants across South Africa. Written by an expert in the field; fully updated edition; facilitates identification of wild flowers around South Africa; glorious full-colour photographs of each species; key to plant families for easy ID.

Written by an expert in the field;Fully updated edition;Facilitates identification of wild flowers around South Africa;Glorious full-colour photographs of each species;Key to plant families for easy ID

About the Author
John Manning is an internationally respected botanist at the SA National Biodiversity Institute in Cape Town. A world authority on the Iris and Hyacinth families, he has written many popular and scientic papers and articles, and is known for his flower illustrations and photographs - many of which appear in this book. He has authored and co-authored a range of southern African wild flower guides, including the best-selling Field Guide to Fynbos.


Book Information
ISBN 9781775846765
Author John Manning
Page Count 488
Imprint Struik Nature
Publisher Penguin Random House South Africa