Ericas of the Fynbos (eBook)

Nick Helme, John Manning (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
256 Seiten
Penguin Random House South Africa (Verlag)
978-1-77584-858-5 (ISBN)

Infos

<p>Ericas come in an astonishing array of sizes, shapes and colours. Some 760 species, many of them found nowhere else, occur in the Cape Floristic region &ndash; a centre of unparalleled diversity for the genus and home to one of the world&rsquo;s richest floras.<br><br>Even when in bloom, telling these delicate flowers apart is extremely challenging. In Ericas of the Fynbos, 170 of the region&rsquo;s most common plants are described in detail, with key ID features highlighted for quick reference. In addition, information is given on distribution, flowering times, subspecies and similar species &ndash; providing more tools to aid accurate identification. Vivid full-colour photographs of each species showcase the astonishing variety and stunning beauty of the flowers. An informative introduction unpacks biology, pollination and distribution of erica species.<br><br>Enriched by a lively design, this innovative guide will give all flower enthusiasts, gardeners and hikers, the confidence to accurately identify ericas in the wild.</p>

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.2.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften
• ISBN-10: 1-77584-858-2 / 1775848582
• ISBN-13: 978-1-77584-858-5 / 9781775848585