Saunders' Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa

"Saunders' Field Guide to the Gladioli of South Africa" is a distillation of days spent in the field by Rod and Rachel Saunders, studying gladioli. Organised into seven sections, this thorough and easy-to-use guide will ensure quick identification of all 166 South African species.

• A short history of gladioli sets the scene, followed by key information to facilitate identification.
• In-depth species descriptions and photographs detail each plant and its habitat. Accounts are augmented with notes from Rachel Saunders' journals.
• Distribution maps indicate where species haven been recorded and flowering months are given to each plant.
• An illustrated glossary unpacks difficult botanical terms.

Lavishly illustrated with over 1,300 photographs, "Saunders' Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa" is set to become the definitive guide to these elegant plants.