Penguin Random House South Africa

Categories: Local Non-Fiction, Nature & Natural History, Non-Fiction, Adult
ISBN: 9781775847618
Published: July 2021
Imprint: Struik Nature
Page Extent: 384
Format: Paperback
RRP 580.00

Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa

Rod Saunders, Rachel Saunders

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The genus Gladiolus has fascinated plant collectors, taxonomists and the general public for centuries. Known for their spectacular flowers, these highly adapted and specialised plants occur throughout Africa, Madagascar, Europe and the Middle East. South Africa is home to more than half of the world’s Gladiolus species and the Western Cape is the heart of species diversity. Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa is the first of its kind to offer a complete photographic record of the 166 species that occur in the region. Posthumously completed, this book is the culmination of the Saunders’ long search to find and photograph every known species of Gladiolus in South Africa. It includes: An introduction comprising a brief history of gladioli, information about...

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Rod Saunders

Rod Saunders

Rod and Rachel Saunders travelled and hiked widely in search of seed for their company, Silverhill Seeds, and were also partners in a micropropogation enterprise. Internationally respected for their knowledge of South Africa's indigenous plants, their passion for bulbs led them into this project. Unfortunately their work on the book was cut short when they were abducted and murdered during a field trip in 2018.

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Rachel Saunders

Rachel Saunders

Rod and Rachel Saunders travelled and hiked widely in search of seed for their company, Silverhill Seeds, and were also partners in a micropropogation enterprise. Internationally respected for their knowledge of South Africa's indigenous plants, their passion for bulbs led them into this project. Unfortunately their work on the book was cut short when they were abducted and murdered during a field trip in 2018.

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