Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the EasternMediterranean is the
most comprehensive and up-to-date plant identification guide to the
area. This large area has a complex and varied geology and topography
but is united by its typically Mediterranean climate of hot, dry summers
and mild, wet winters. The eastern Mediterranean has an exceptionally
high number of endemic species, and a flora quite distinct from the
western Mediterranean Basin.
The geographic coverage of this book spans the Ionian Archipelago,
mainland Greece, Peloponnese, Aegean Islands, Crete, Cyprus,
Mediterranean Turkey, and the coasts of Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and
Syria. Featuring more than three thousand plants, this easy-to-use guide
focuses on the most common and conspicuous species that occur in the
area, with plant descriptions, color photographs, and illustrations
throughout. A section on where to see wild flowers in the region is
included, as well as a glossary of terms. An ideal companion for
wildlife and plant enthusiasts, this guide will enable anyone to
reliably identify wild flowers in the field.