The southwestern Cape is home to one of the world¹s richest floras. From an estimated 7000 species of true fynbos, field guide to fynbos covers over 1000 species of this flora, focusing on the most common and conspicuous wild flowers. Each species, with common name’s where known, is accompanied by – a vivid photograph; distribution map; comparisons with similar species where applicable, and notes on traditional uses.