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 Zambezi 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 splendours of the Cape fynbos and then northwards, to end in the parched 'thirstlands' of the west. Beautiful full-colour 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.
- ISBN10 1770070176
- ISBN13 9781770070172
- Publish Date 4 October 2004
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 16 September 2011
- Publish Country ZA
- Publisher Struik Publishers (Pty) Ltd
- Imprint Struik Publishers
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 176
- Language English