Bulbs of the Fynbos

By Dr. John Manning and Dee Snijman

Bulbous plants are among the crowning glories of Cape fynbos. With over 1,200 bulb species occurring naturally here, the Cape Floristic Region is the undisputed bulb capital of the world.

Bulbs of the Fynbos features 345 of the region's more common, showy and unusual species. Arranged in groups and subgroups for easy identification, this guide details diagnostic features, flowering times, habitats and distributions of each species, and colour photographs showcase the variety of these beautiful plants. An informative, well-illustrated introduction explores the biology, structure and conservation status of fynbos bulbs, and explains the botanical features that are necessary for their identification.

Compiled and written by two leading botanists, this innovative guide enables flower enthusiasts to confidently identify fynbos bulb families, important genera and over a quarter of the region's species.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1779890273
• ISBN13: 9781779890276
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
• Length: 328 Pages