Description
101 WILD MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS OF CATALONIA YOU NEED TO KNOW
Book summary
This mini field guide offers a practical selection of 101 species of wild medicinal and aromatic plants found in Catalonia. Designed as an introductory tool, it allows for the identification and knowledge of the most popular and easily recognizable plants, prioritizing those without serious contraindications due to toxicity. Each species is presented with precise and simple information, accompanied by illustrations, to facilitate identification in the field and the forest. An essential work for connecting with Catalan natural and ethnographic heritage.
What is it about?
The work covers 101 species of wild plants that grow spontaneously in the various environments of Catalonia, from the Mediterranean lowlands to the Pyrenees. It focuses on those with medicinal, aromatic, and often gastronomic applications. The guide prioritizes the easiest-to-identify species, the most popular ones, and those that do not present contraindications due to severe toxicity. Each entry includes synthetic and precise information for recognition in the field, taking into account that uses may vary geographically and according to the popular culture of each place. The illustrations by Toni Llobet complement the description for effective visual identification.
Main topics
- Identification of wild medicinal and aromatic plants in Catalonia.
- Field botany applied to species recognition.
- Traditional medicinal, aromatic, and gastronomic uses of native flora.
- Natural and ethnographic heritage linked to wild plants.
- Introduction to phytotherapy with safe and popular species.
Who is it recommended for?
For botany enthusiasts, hikers, nature lovers, and people interested in traditional plant knowledge. Especially useful for those who wish to get started in the safe identification of wild medicinal and aromatic plants in the Catalan environment, without the need for advanced prior knowledge.
What this book provides
- A curated selection of 101 species that are easy to identify and free of serious toxicity risks.
- Synthetic and visual information for quick recognition in the field.
- An entry point into the knowledge of Catalonia's natural and ethnobotanical heritage.
- Quality illustrations that facilitate the visual identification of each plant.
- A light and manageable mini-guide format, ideal for taking on hikes.
Technical data sheet
- Author: Various authors
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Medicine, botany, and plant sciences
- Collection: Miniguia de Camp
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: September 2022
- Number of pages: 16
- Weight: 31 g
Editorial review
A practical and well-focused field guide for the non-specialized public. The selection of species, prioritizing safety and ease of identification, makes it a useful tool for getting started in Catalan medicinal botany. The illustrations by Toni Llobet and the pocket format reinforce its functionality as a hiking companion. Ideal for those seeking a rigorous yet accessible first approach to the region's wild plants.