Southern African Wild Flowers - Jewels of the Veld

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Nature, Plant Life, Flowers, Biography & Memoir, Reference
Cover of the book Southern African Wild Flowers - Jewels of the Veld by John Manning, Penguin Random House South Africa
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John Manning ISBN: 9781920572662
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa Publication: September 12, 2013
Imprint: Struik Nature Language: English
Author: John Manning
ISBN: 9781920572662
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Publication: September 12, 2013
Imprint: Struik Nature
Language: English

Southern African Wild Flowers takes readers on a journey through the diverse landscapes of the subregion, 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 southern Africa 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; and the changing vegetation and landscapes are featured throughout, displaying the extraordinary diversity within southern Africa.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Southern African Wild Flowers takes readers on a journey through the diverse landscapes of the subregion, 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 southern Africa 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; and the changing vegetation and landscapes are featured throughout, displaying the extraordinary diversity within southern Africa.

More books from Penguin Random House South Africa

Cover of the book Hidden Cape Town by John Manning
Cover of the book My First Book of Southern African Seashore Life by John Manning
Cover of the book Jacques Kallis and 12 other great SA cricket all-rounders by John Manning
Cover of the book The Best Pocket Guide Ever for a Financially Secure Retirement by John Manning
Cover of the book Mongrel: Essays by John Manning
Cover of the book Odyssey of an African Opera Singer by John Manning
Cover of the book Kwaai Uil en sy Boom by John Manning
Cover of the book Beachcombing in South Africa by John Manning
Cover of the book Bake with Josh by John Manning
Cover of the book Nandi Sings by John Manning
Cover of the book Leading Afrika by John Manning
Cover of the book The Poisoned Chalice by John Manning
Cover of the book André the Aardvark’s Adventure by John Manning
Cover of the book Lisa Clark Everyday by John Manning
Cover of the book The Peculiars by John Manning
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy