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Wild Flower Guides
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| Wild Flower Guide No. 1 - Namaqualand
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| This guide
covers the region from the Orange River southwards to the Olifants River
and eastwards from the sea to just east of Springbok, Gamoep and Kliprand
and to the foot of the Bokkeveld Mountains and then to Vanrhynsdorp and
Vredendal -- about 55 000 square kilometres. The recently revised (Third
edition, First impression 2005) guide illustrates 450 species of plants,
a small but representative sample of the rich flora of Namaqualand comprising
many annuals, geophytes, succulents and shrubs. The recommended
retail price is R250.00 (VAT incl.) and the book can be obtained from
the Botanical
Society Bookshop and other reputable book stores.
Die gids is ook in Afrikaans beskikbaar.
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Wild Flower Guide No. 2 - Outeniqua, Tsitsikamma & Eastern Little Karoo |
| This guide covers the southern Cape coastal belt
mountains and arid Karoo from Calitzdorp eastwards, roughly an area of 15
000 square kilometres. The guide is illustrated with paintings of 450 plant
species, representing only about one-sixth of the species that occur in
the region. The species illustrated are those one is most likely to encounter
on walks and hikes in this scenically beautiful and botanically rich region.
Die gids is ook in Afrikaans beskikbaar.
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Wild Flower Guide No. 3 - Cape Peninsula.
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| As the title suggests this guide covers the Cape Peninsula in the Western
Cape, an area of about 500 square kilometres but home to over 2600 plant
species. The guide depicts 814 plant species from the original artwork by
Mary Maytham Kidd. The Cape Peninsula is a scenically enchanting
place and this book is a worthy companion when looking at the plants.
The plates are arranged according to the plants most likely to be seen
in any particular month of the year.
Die gids is ook in Afrikaans beskikbaar.
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Wild Flower Guide No. 4 - Transvaal
Lowveld & Escarpment (including the Kruger National Park). |
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not comprehensive but seeks to illustrate a wide cross-section of the species
found in the Mpumalanga lowveld and escarpment, from herbaceous plants to
shrubs and trees. The limitations of the guide allow only for the illustration
of 330 species but this provides a window to the varied and rich flora of
the region. The guide is out of print in English and is now only
available with Afrikaans text.
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| Wild Flower Guide No. 5 - Stellenbosch
to Hermanus. |
| The area covered by this guide extends more or less from Stellenbosch
along the mountains hugging the coast eastwards to Hermanus. This is the
heart of the plant species rich Cape Floral Kingdom and includes the Kogelberg
Biosphere Reserve, world renowned for its high species diversity. The area
covered has some exciting hiking trails through spectacular mountains with
enchanting landscapes and plants.
This is the new 'revised' edition (2005) and is a 'must have'
companion on any walks in the mountains in this region. The first edition
is out of print in English and is only available in Afrikaans. The new second 'revised' edition has been published only in English.
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Wild Flower Guide No. 6 - Karoo. |
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area covered by this field guide stretches from the Orange River to Oudtshoorn
and from the west coast to Somerset East, an extensive semi-desert to desert
region that can be divided into the winter-rainfall Karoo and summer-rainfall
Karoo. Large parts of this vast region are used for livestock production,
particularly sheep and goats. Plants are the backbone of the economy of
the region and it is vital for the farmers to know their plants and the
food value of those plants. This field guide is full of useful information
in this regard and is valuable to the farmer and casual visitor alike.
This guide is presently being revised and will be available soon!
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Wild Flower Guide No. 7 - West Coast.
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 This guide extends from Cape Town northwards along the Cape West Coast.
It is important for identifying the flora of the Darling area and is an
ideal guide should you be visiting the West Coast National Park, particularly
if you intend following the hiking trails from the environmental education
centre at Geelbek.
The new edition (2007) revised by John Manning is now available!
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| Wild Flower Guide No. 8 - Southern Overberg |
| This guide
covers the region from Caledon southwards to Bredasdorp and the Agulhas
Plain. This is a floristically rich area where fynbos vegetation is found
on acid sands and on limestone. Patches of Renosterveld, a vegetation type
under threat are also found here and some of the species occuring are found
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Wild Flower Guide No. 9 - Nieuwoudtville,
Bokkeveld Plateau & Hantam
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 This guide covers the region from the Bokkeveld Escarpment
in the west to the Calvinia district in the north-east. However, emphasis
is placed on the area around the town of Niewoudtville which is known as
the 'bulb capital of the world'! The field guide provides good coverage
of the flora but with the abounding species cannot hope to cover them all!
This guide is a must for all those visiting the area in the spring.
The new edition (2007) revised by John Manning is now available!
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| Wild Flower Guide No. 10 - Cederberg,
Clanwilliam & Biedouw Valley |
| This guide covers the famous Cederberg mountains and some
of the drier valleys to the north of the range. These mountains and valleys
have a rich flora that flowers prolifically in spring following good rains.
The Cederberg is well-known for its wonderful hiking trails and this
guide is a 'must-have' companion in the rucksack of any hiker visiting
this land of astounding landscapes and flora. English and Afrikaans versions
are available.
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Wild Flower Guide No. 11 - Eastern Cape |
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The book originated as Wild Flowers of the Eastern Cape Province published
in 1966. The colour plates have been re-mastered and enhanced using modern
digital technology, the floral taxonomy updated and the text completely
revised. The result is a very appealing book with superbly clear colour
plates and graphic descriptions of the plants and their distribution ranges.
It should be noted that many of the plant species depicted extend far
beyond the borders of the present Eastern Cape Province so this book has
wide appeal. It sets a high standard for botanical field guides in southern
Africa but is very accessible to the non-botanist and is a 'must have'
for anyone interested in identifying plants of the rich flora of the Eastern
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Wild Flower Guide No. 12 - Table Mountain
National Park |
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This guide covers the Cape Peninsula. It showcases some 850 species of wild flowers by
means of descriptions and illustrations and is now the definitive
field guide for the identification of one third of the indigenous wild
flowers growing in the world-renowned Table Mountain National Park. |
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Restios of
the Fynbos |
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This guide
focuses on the Restionaceae, a family of reed- or rush-like plants that
are found in South Africa and Australia. The book deals with the genera
of these floristically important plants found in the Cape Floristic Region
that have growing scientific and horticultural value.
Available from the Botanical Society Bookshop at Kirstenbosch.
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