Orchids of South Africa is the first field guide to local orchids to be published in over 30 years, and presents the nearly 500 orchid species found in the region, including Lesotho and Swaziland. A comprehensive roundup of orchids in their natural habitat, Orchids of South Africa features multiple photos for each species, distribution maps, flowering time-bars, and succinct text, enabling sure identification of these fascinating plants.
An illustrated introduction discusses orchid structure, ecology and conservation status. Informative, colourful and easy-to-use, Orchids of South Africa is the authoritative update enthusiasts have been waiting for.