Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Western Mediterranean, Second Edition
Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Western Mediterranean, Second Edition

Author: Chris Thorogood

Publisher:

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13: 9781842467398

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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 Wildflowers 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.

Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Eastern Mediterranean
Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Eastern Mediterranean

Author: Chris Thorogood

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 656

ISBN-13: 9781842466926

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"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." --Amazon.com.

Mediterranean Wildflowers
Mediterranean Wildflowers

Author: Neil Fletcher

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Published: 2008-05

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1405318139

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Want to know your Red Helleborine from your Pyramidal Orchid and your Sun Spurge from your Tree Spurge? This pocket-sized manual lists over 320 species of wild flowers in the Western Mediterranean. In-situ photographs and no nonsense notes will help you identify wild flowers in the field quickly and accurately. Maps show you what to find and where, and species are categorised so you can plan your spotting and make the most of your surroundings whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest. An ideal guide for all the family.

Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Algarve
Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Algarve

Author: Chris Thorogood

Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Published: 2020-03-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781842466964

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The Algarve region of southern Portugal is an area of immense botanical importance with numerous endemic and rare species. It is also one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe, where it sees more than seven million tourists per year. Scientists and sightseers alike are drawn to the lovely flowers that dot the landscape. This is one of the few comprehensive identification guides that caters to both kinds of visitors, and the first edition has been a best-seller. This second edition is fully updated with new species and new findings. Information is provided on where and when to see plants with information on their habitat and vegetation types. Rare and unusual plants of the region are highlighted, including orchids and parasitic plants. The more than one thousand descriptions are accompanied throughout with over 650 stunning color photographs, 780 line drawings, and distribution maps.

Field Book of Western Wild Flowers
Field Book of Western Wild Flowers

Author: Margaret Armstrong

Publisher: Litres

Published: 2021-12-02

Total Pages: 731

ISBN-13: 5040885369

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"Field Book of Western Wild Flowers" by J. J. Thornber, Margaret Armstrong. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Mediterranean Wild Flowers
Mediterranean Wild Flowers

Author: Marjorie Blamey

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780007106226

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Available for the first time in paperback, this book describes and illustrates all the wild flowers of the Mediterranean islands and all coastal regions from sea-level up to 1000 metres – from Portugal and Spain eastwards to the Lebanon and back to Morocco.

Wild Flowers of the Mediterranean
Wild Flowers of the Mediterranean

Author: Marjorie Blamey

Publisher: Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 9780713670158

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This book is the standard field guide to the flowers, fruit trees, grasses and ferns found in the countries bordering the Mediterranean. It covers Portugal, Spain, France, Corsica, Italy, Sardinia, Sicily, the Balkans, Greece, Crete, Cyprus, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco - in all over 2500 plant species are described. Introductory chapters cover the general ecology and climate of the region, and describe the structure of the book and how to use it. Illustrated by renowned botanical artist Marjorie Blamey, and written by leading field botanist Christopher Grey-Wilson, this field guide will enable anyone to identify the wild plants found in this lovely and diverse region.

A Field Guide to the Plants of Armenia
A Field Guide to the Plants of Armenia

Author: Tamar Galstyan

Publisher:

Published: 2022-01-28

Total Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 9781999734589

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The flora of Armenia is one of the most diverse and interesting in the world and includes many favourite garden plants and their relatives. Tamar Galstyan has travelled the length and breadth of her native country to bring us this essential companion for plant enthusiasts and botanists that describes more than 1000 plants including bulbs, herbaceous plants, woody plants, grasses and ferns. Spectacular photos bring the plants vividly to life and each entry includes a full plant description to aid identification and accompanying distribution map. This is a wonderful way of getting to know the plants of this fascinating country whether exploring at home or in the field.