Description
101 SHRUBS, LIANAS AND OTHER CLIMBING PLANTS OF CATALONIA YOU NEED TO KNOW
Book summary
This foldable mini-guide is the most complete and illustrative field tool for identifying the shrubs and lianas of Catalonia. Featuring full-color illustrations by Toni Llobet, it presents the majority of the country's native species, offering precise and simple information for their recognition. An essential work for naturalists and botany lovers who want to learn about the vegetation that shapes the Catalan landscape.
What is it about?
The guide focuses on the shrubs and climbing plants (lianas) that can be found in Catalonia, which are fundamental elements of the natural landscape. These species dominate arid and cold zones, as well as transition environments following disturbances such as avalanches, floods, fires, or logging. The work shows how, along with climbing plants, they provide structure and complexity to forests, in addition to being a source of resources for fauna and humans. Each species is accompanied by detailed illustrations and key data to facilitate identification in the field, allowing the reader to recognize most of the territory's native species.
Main topics
- Identification of native shrubs and lianas of Catalonia
- Vegetation of arid, cold zones and transition ecosystems
- Ecological role of shrubs and climbing plants in forests
- Natural resources for fauna and humans
- Illustrated field guide with practical information
Who is it recommended for?
This work is recommended for naturalists, hikers, botany students, and anyone interested in the flora and landscape of Catalonia. It is especially useful for those seeking a practical and portable guide to identify shrubs and lianas during field trips, without the need for specialized prior knowledge.
What this book offers
- A compact and manageable field tool, thanks to its 16-page foldable format.
- Full-color illustrations by Toni Llobet that facilitate the visual recognition of the species.
- Precise and simple information for quick identification in the natural environment.
- A complete overview of the native shrubs and lianas of Catalonia, including key species of the landscape.
Technical specifications
- Author: Toni Llobet (illustrator)
- Publisher: COSSETANIA
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Botany and plant sciences, trees, wildflowers and plants
- Collection: Field Mini-guide
- Binding: Other (foldable format)
- Publication date: March 2021
- Number of pages: 16
- Weight: 31 g
Editorial review
This mini-guide stands out for its practicality and visual quality, offering a representative selection of Catalonia's shrubs and lianas in a portable format. Toni Llobet's illustrations are a strong point, as they allow for a clear and attractive identification of the species. Despite its brevity, it covers the most relevant native species, making it an ideal companion for field trips or for anyone wanting to get started in learning about the local flora.