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ENVIRONMENTAL fEATURE
Gladiolus dalenii is probably the most popular hybrid grown commercially. The flowers are
on a side spike, with atypical shapes and an extensive variety of pastel and bright colours,
with ‘painted’ nectar guides...in both wild and cultivated plants.
The aim of this exceptional book covering is home to half of the species distributed The guide is illustrated with over 1 300
the Gladiolus of South Africa is to assist worldwide. The African species have many close-ups and habitat shots. The Saunders
readers to identify this fascinating genus, in unusual forms and varied and delicate are highly respected for their work based
its wild habitat. Southern Africa is the centre colouring. The images have been drawn on these fascinating bulbs that are now
of diversity for the Gladiolus genus and from the Saunders’ extensive portfolio. renowned globally.
Gladiolus elliotti extends through the summer rainfall grassland areas of the Highveld. The
flowers are bluish white, grey or cream with speckles and stripes. These Gladiolus grow in
roadsides, between railtracks and alongside agricultural fields.
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