Pocket Guide Fynbos

Pocket Guide Fynbos PDF

Author: John Manning

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2020-06-19

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 1775846946

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Pocket Guide Fynbos features over 300 of the most spectacular and commonly seen species from South Africa’s renowned fl oral kingdom – all in one handy, easy-to-use guide. The species are presented in detail, with each entry featuring: succinct descriptions of the plant and its habitat, comparisons with similar species and flowering times; full-colour photographs and distribution maps; floral key, using symbols to denote main identifying features; interesting facts about species. For ease of use, the species are divided into 10 distinct groups, and an illustrated floral key on the inside front cover offers flower lovers a smart tool with which to identify species more accurately. The introduction describes the world of fynbos, detailing the origins, diversity, adaptations and conservation of this unique flora. This compact guide is an invaluable aid for anyone interested in South Africa’s astonishing floral treasures. Sales points: Key identification features at a glance. Full colour photographs. Written by an expert in the field. Interesting facts included.

Field Guide to Fynbos

Field Guide to Fynbos PDF

Author: John Manning

Publisher: Struik Publishers

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 507

ISBN-13: 9781770072657

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The southwestern Cape is home to one of the world's richest floras. From an estimated 7 000 species of true fynbos, Field Guide to Fynbos covers over 1 000 species of this flora. It focuses on the most common and conspicuous wild flowers, with an emphasis on those species with showy, or at least evident, flowers that are most likely to be encountered. Each species described is accompanied by its common names, a vivid photograph, distribution map, comparisons with similar species where applicable, and notes on traditional uses. For the first time, non-botanists have a real chance of accurately.

Pocket Guide Butterflies of South Africa

Pocket Guide Butterflies of South Africa PDF

Author: Steve Woodhall

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2013-10-24

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 1920572481

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Watching and ‘ticking’ butterflies is a rewarding hobby and one that is gaining popularity in South Africa. This handy pocket guide details more than 250 of the region’s 670 species, from the tiniest blues and coppers to enormous swallowtails and emperors. The most commonly encountered butterflies are included, but there are also a few elusive ‘specials’, for those who enjoy a challenge. The book offers • Concise text describing the habits, favoured habitat and early life stages of each butterfly (egg, larva and pupa) • Details of seasonal and other variations • Similar-looking species and status information • Full-colour photographs and distribution maps • Colour-coded calendar bars, showing at a glance when a particular butterfly is most abundant. This handy little guide should prove invaluable to beginners and more experienced butterfly enthusiasts alike.

Pocket Guide to Wildflowers of South Africa

Pocket Guide to Wildflowers of South Africa PDF

Author: Braam van Wyk

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2015-12-03

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1775843513

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Pocket Guide: Wild Flowers of South Africa covers some 260 flowers representing all of the region’s major vegetation types: Accounts are conveniently organised by flower colour. Key ID features are supplied for each flower, as well as interesting facts. A photograph and distribution map accompany each species. Includes common and conspicuous plants as well as some alien species that are naturalized in the region. This book showcases some of the region’s diverse, strikingly beautiful floral splendours.

Pocket Guide to Insects of South Africa

Pocket Guide to Insects of South Africa PDF

Author: Mike Picker

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2016-02-09

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1775841979

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Pocket Guide: Insects of South Africa covers both common and interesting insects from South Africa, making it possible to identify a wide range of local species. Some 260 insects are featured, many of which we may have spotted in our houses and gardens. Each is described with its key identification features, a colour photograph and distribution map. An illustrated quick-reference guide on the inside front and back covers makes it quick and easy to navigate to the right insect group.

Field Guide to Fynbos

Field Guide to Fynbos PDF

Author: John Manning

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2018-06-01

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 1775845915

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Field Guide to Fynbos features over 1,000 species from the Cape Floristic Region – home to one of the world’s richest floras. This fully updated edition focuses on the most common and ‘showy’ plants. An introduction unpacks the world of fynbos – including origins, diversity, climate and adaptations – and is followed by a photographic key and descriptions of the fynbos families. Species descriptions are accompanied by photographs, distribution maps, comparisons with similar species, and notes on traditional uses. For botanists and amateurs alike, this will remain an indispensable guide to South Africa’s most renowned flora. Sales points: written by an expert in the field, fully revised and updated, will enable identification of a vast array of fynbos species, glorious full-colour photographs of all featured species, key to plant families for easy ID.

First Field Guide to Fynbos of Southern Africa

First Field Guide to Fynbos of Southern Africa PDF

Author: John Manning

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2011-11-05

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 1431702552

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Sasol First Field Guide to Fynbos of Southern Africa is a beginner's guide to one of the most complex and fascinating communities of plant species in the world. Included in this guide are particularly striking specimens and those that display typical fynbos features. Full-colour photographs, distribution maps, and easy-to-read text will help the beginner and emerging naturalist to discover where fynbos occurs, how it has evolved and survives and how to recognize and identify specimens in the field.

A Fynbos Year

A Fynbos Year PDF

Author: Michael Fraser

Publisher: New Africa Books

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9780864866448

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The southern and south-western Cape, which has a richer plant life than that of the whole British Isles, forms one of the major floral kingdoms of the world, and is home to a wide variety of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects. Liz McMahon's illustrations are complemented by Michael Fraser's text.

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