An illustrated guide to a remarkable succulent group. Mesembs (also known as "vygies"’ in South Africa) occur mainly in the southwestern parts of the African continent, from Angola down to the Cape, extending well into the east over the central plateau of South Africa and reaching into Zimbabwe and Botswana. The highest number of species and genera are found in the mountainous area of the Richtersveld in the northern Cape Province. Includes introductory chapters on topics such as cultivation, conservation, and distribution, Over 122 genera are described – each with a checklist of species, arranged alphabetically within 14 informal groupings. Easy-to-use identification key by grouping the mesembs into groups such as flowering stones, rough-leaved and tooth-leaved mesembs, etc. 701 color photos, 124 distribution maps, 20 b/w text figures. 405 pages, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4", hardbound, with glossy color self-cover. (our #49700)...Normally retails for: $64.95. OUR SPECIAL PRICE ...ONLY...$39.95