NEW BOOK: Bulbs of the Fynbos
Bulbous plants produce some of the most striking natural floral displays and are among the crowning glories of Cape fynbos.
With over 1 200 naturally occurring bulb species, the Cape Floristic Region is the undisputed bulb capital of the world and the source of many species now found growing in other parts of the world, including Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Bulbs of the Fynbos features 345 of the region’s more common, showy and unusual species, representing the full diversity found there. Arranged in groups and subgroups for easy identification, this guide details diagnostic features, flowering times, habitats and distributions of each species, plus colour photographs that showcase the variety of these beautiful plants.
An informative, well-illustrated introduction explores the biology, structure and conservation status of fynbos bulbs, and explains the botanical features necessary for their identification.
Compiled and written by two leading botanists, this innovative guide enables flower enthusiasts to confidently identify fynbos bulb families, important genera and over a quarter of the region’s species.
An innovative guide with wide appeal to wildflower lovers, nature enthusiasts and hikers.
About the authors
John Manning is an internationally acclaimed botanist at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). A prolific writer, illustrator and photographer, he has authored and co-authored numerous scientific papers, magazine articles and books on South Africa’s flora, including Field Guide to Fynbos, Pocket Guide Fynbos, Ericas of the Fynbos and Proteas of the Fynbos.
Dee Snijman, senior research associate at SANBI, has authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications on the flora of southern Africa’s Greater Cape Floristic Region. She was awarded the International Bulb Society’s Herbert Medal in 1997 for her significant contributions to the understanding of the Amaryllis family in southern Africa.
