The southwestern Cape is home to one of the world's richest floras.
Field Guide to Fynbos covers over 1,000 species of this flora, focusing
on the most common and showy flowers.
An interesting introduction unpacks various aspects of the unique flora
of the region. A color-coded photographic guide to fynbos family groups
is followed by descriptions of the families, giving a comprehensive
overview of the flora. Species described are accompanied by a vivid
photograph, distribution map, comparisons with similar species, and
notes on traditional uses. The new edition of this strong-selling guide
has been updated with new maps where required, latest taxonomy and some
additional species.
For botanists and amateurs alike, this is an authoritative guide to
South Africa's most renowned flora.