Bulbs of the Fynbos

Bulbous plants produce some of the most striking natural oral displays, and our region is endowed with the greatest number and richest variety globally. With over 1,200 naturally occurring bulb species, the Cape Floristic Region is the undisputed bulb capital of the world and the source of many species now found growing in other parts of the world, including Europe, the UK and the USA. Bulbs of the Fynbos features 345 of the region’s more common or showy species, meticulously arranged for easy comparison and identification. This guide features: • detailed accounts of each species, including diagnostic features, flowering times, habitat and distribution, as well as information on subspecies and similar species • colour photographs capturing the plants’ splendour and diversity • an informative introduction examining the biology, structure and conservation status of fynbos bulbs, and explaining the botanical features that are essential for identification.