Description

The 1,600 species of bulbous and perennial plants that comprise the amazingly diverse amaryllis family are among the tropical world's foremost botanical treasures. In southern Africa, this intriguing family encompasses 18 genera and 265 taxa, and the region is recognized as a major center of diversity for this family.

Conveniently grouped according to biomes, this compelling guide features all the species found in the region and is supported by 560 color photographs, 264 botanical paintings and distribution maps. Species descriptions include habitat, distribution, similar taxons, life cycle and flowering period, medicinal or poisonous properties, cultivation, and conservation status. A superb field guide that is destined to become the standard book on this treasured group of flowers.