Located on the slopes of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, Kirstenbosch is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world -- and one of the most important. With over 5,500 species of indigenous plants (many of them threatened or endangered), Kirstenbosch represents one of the most biodiverse regions on earth. Filled with breathtaking color images of unique flora and fauna, this book will delight nature lovers and gardeners everywhere.