Description
SHRUBS OF CATALONIA
Book summary
A practical, accessible, visual field guide for identifying the most representative shrubs of Catalonia. With full-color photographs and clear descriptions, this work allows the reader to recognize more than 50 native species that grow in the different vegetation belts of the territory, from the coast to the high mountains. An ideal companion for excursions and nature walks.
What is it about?
This small-format guide presents a selection of the most common and significant shrubs of Catalonia. Each included species is a native plant, meaning it lives in the wild and has the ability to reproduce and maintain its populations naturally. The work organizes the species according to the different vegetation stages of the country, facilitating their location and identification in the field. Full-color photographs complement the descriptions for quick and effective consultation.
Main topics
- Identification of wild shrubs of Catalonia.
- Native species and their distribution by vegetation belts.
- Flora of the coast, mid-mountain, and high mountain areas.
- Visual field guide with color photographs.
Who is it recommended for?
For botany enthusiasts, hikers, naturalists, and anyone interested in learning about the native flora of Catalonia. It is especially useful for those looking for a light and manageable guide to carry during outdoor routes.
What this book offers
- Allows for the quick identification of more than 50 species of Catalan shrubs.
- Offers a practical and visual approach thanks to the full-color photographs.
- Helps to understand the distribution of flora according to the vegetation belt.
- It is a lightweight, pocket-sized format, easy to carry on excursions.
- Facilitates the recognition of native species and their role in the ecosystem.
Technical specifications
- Author: PASCUAL LLUVIA, RAMON
- Publisher: COSSETANIA
- Language: cat
- Subject: TREES, WILDFLOWERS AND PLANTS
- Collection: NATURE MINI-GUIDES
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2024
- Number of pages: 64
- Weight: 85 g
Editorial review
A well-executed field guide that fulfills its function effectively: offering a visual and practical tool for identifying shrubs in the Catalan natural environment. Its focus on native species and its organization by vegetation belts provide added value for the naturalist. The pocket format and the use of color photographs make it a recommended option for trips to the countryside.