Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa

Rod Saunders, Rachel Saunders (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

360 Seiten

2021
Struik Nature (Verlag)
978-1-77584-761-8 (ISBN)

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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 the morphology and taxonomy of the genus, and guidelines for use in the field. Detailed descriptions of the main floral parts of each species, along with information about ecology, pollinators, similar species and conservation status; field notes were written by Rachel Saunders. Over 1,000 exquisite photographs taken in situ detailing morphology and habitat. Up-to-date distribution maps indicating where species have been recorded. A glossary of terms with illustrations unpacking difficult terminology. A coveted record of the life’s work of a couple who contributed to botany and horticulture in South Africa; it will be treasured by anyone with an interest in these magnificent flowers. Sales points: Accessible coverage of all known gladioli in South Africa; identification at a glance; full-colour photographs of all species described; expert authors.

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. Fiona C. Ross is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Cape Town. She established the Saunders Guide Trust to secure the Saunders’ work on gladioli and to complete the guide that they had begun before their deaths.

Erscheinungsdatum	11.01.2022
Reihe/Serie	Struik Nature Field Guides
Zusatzinfo	1 130 photographs and 160 distribution maps
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 210 mm
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Botanik
ISBN-10	1-77584-761-6 / 1775847616
ISBN-13	978-1-77584-761-8 / 9781775847618
Zustand	Neuware