A thorough field guide to the wildflowers of the western
Mediterranean's sunny shores.
The western Mediterranean--running from Italy to Portugal and
encompassing Corsica, Sardinia, the Balearic Islands, and coastal North
Africa--is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, home to more
than 10,000 plant species. This updated edition of the Field Guide to
the Wild Flowers of the Western Mediterranean is the most comprehensive
plant identification guide to the area. Covering more than 2,500 plants,
this accessible guide focuses on the most common and conspicuous species
that occur in the area, with descriptions, color photographs, and
illustrations throughout. The book also includes sections on where to
find native plants in the wild, as well as a glossary of terms. An ideal
companion for wildlife and plant enthusiasts, this guide will enable
even the most botanically blind to reliably identify native flora in the
sunny and coastal climes of the western Mediterranean.