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Book Description
This book takes readers on a journey through the diverse landscapes of southern Africa, showcasing the unique richness of its wild flowers along the way. Each chapter focuses on a specific region, highlighting the most beautiful, interesting and rare plants occurring there. The journey begins at the Zambesi River and then moves down the eastern part of the region through the well-watered 'land of plenty'. From here, the reader is taken through the splendors of the Cape fynbos and then northwards, to end in the parched 'thirstlands' of the west. Beautiful full-color photographs by well-known botanical photographer Colin Paterson-Jones celebrate the flora of the region, while the authoritative text reveals insights into the plants themselves, their origins, interactions with other living organisms, and their often remarkable adaptation to sometimes hostile environments. Emphasis is given to the context in which the flowers grow; the changing vegetation and landscapes are featured throughout, displaying the extraordinary diversity within the region.
About the Author
Dr John Manning is a Specialist Scientist at the National Botanical Institute, Kirstenbosch. He is a world specialist on the bulbs of southern Africa but has wide-ranging interests in all aspects of South Africa's flora. He has published widely in scientific journals and is also committed to popularizing the indigenous flora. He is the author or co-author of several popular wildflower guides. Colin Paterson-Jones is a well-known botanical photographer and he is author and photographer of Table Mountain Walks, Garden Route Walks and The Cape Floral Kingdom.
Southern Africa Wildflowers,John Manning,Colin Patterson-Jones,Struik Publishers,1770070176,Africa,Flowers,General,Nature,Nature / Field Guide Books,Nature/Ecology,Wildflowers,Nature / Flowers
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