Description
TREES
Book Summary
This richly illustrated field guide will allow you to get to know and identify more than 350 species of trees and shrubs in Europe. Each entry combines detailed photographs of the entire tree and its key parts (leaves, flowers, bark, and fruit) with direct visual information, facilitating quick and accurate identification. Beyond classification, the work offers fascinating data on the habitat, traditional uses, natural history, and biology of each species, making it an indispensable companion for both the amateur naturalist and the botany expert.
What is it about?
TREES is a visual identification guide designed so that anyone can confidently recognize the trees and shrubs of the European continent. The work presents over 350 species organized for agile consultation. Each entry includes various photographs and illustrations showing the general habit of the tree and close-ups of its distinctive elements. Essential characteristics for identification are explained directly on the images, eliminating the need to read long technical texts. A color-coded legend system allows for immediate navigation between different species groups. In addition to botanical traits, the book reveals curiosities about the habitats where these trees thrive, their practical applications throughout history, and surprising aspects of their biology and life cycle.
Main Topics
- Visual identification of more than 350 European tree and shrub species.
- Plant anatomy and morphology applied to field recognition.
- Ecology and characteristic habitats of tree species.
- Historical, traditional, and practical uses of wood, leaves, and fruit.
- Developmental biology: growth, flowering, fruiting, and reproduction.
Who is it recommended for?
This guide is ideal for amateur naturalists, hikers, environmental educators, students of biology or forestry, and anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of tree flora during their walks in the countryside or forest. Its visual approach and quick-reference system make it accessible even to those just starting out in botanical identification.
What this book offers
- A clear and direct identification method supported by annotated images, with no prior knowledge required.
- Access to rigorous and updated information on Europe's tree diversity in a single volume.
- Supplementary content that enriches the reader's experience, connecting botany with history and culture.
- A practical and manageable tool to take into the field, with a design intended for on-site consultation.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Spohn, Margot; Spohn, Roland
- Publisher: Cossetania
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Trees, wildflowers, and plants
- Collection: Artemis
- Publication date: November 2023
- Number of pages: 256
- Weight: 353 g
Editorial Review
TREES stands out for its eminently visual approach and its ability to make botanical identification accessible to a wide audience. The combination of quality photographs with direct annotations on the images reduces the barrier to entry for non-specialists, while the breadth of species covered and the complementary data on habitats and uses offer added value for more experienced readers. It is a solid and well-structured reference work, ideal for those seeking a complete and practical field guide in the Catalan language.