Southern Africa is the natural home of the richest and most diverse
succulent flora in the world. These plants come in all shapes and sizes,
from trees, such as the baobab at more than 20 m tall, to miniature soil
huggers, just a few millimetres high, which mimic their pebble-desert
surroundings.
This user-friendly field guide features more than 700 southern African
succulents, focusing on the most interesting and commonly encountered
species. An introduction to families and their key features will help
readers identify the relevant group, and concise accounts describing the
plants' diagnostic features will enable quick identification of species.
Entries are well supported by colour photographs and distribution
maps.
More than just an ID guide for plant lovers, this book will inspire
gardeners and landscapers in search of low-maintenance, waterwise
solutions for cultivation.