Description
110 HIGH MOUNTAIN FLOWERS OF THE PYRENEES
Book Summary
This mini field guide illustrates a representative selection of high mountain flowers of the Pyrenees, those that grow above the tree line in the alpine and subalpine zones. With full-color plates to scale and precise descriptive texts, the work allows for the identification of over a hundred species. An icon system provides information on the plant type, flowering season, abundance, habitat, and soil, making it a practical tool for hikers and nature lovers who wish to name the botanical wonders of the Pyrenees.
What is it about?
The book is a visual and descriptive guide focused on the flowers that inhabit the highest areas of the Pyrenees. Organized into illustrated plates to scale, each entry includes careful texts describing the main characteristics of the species. An icon system complements the information, detailing aspects such as the type of plant (herbaceous, shrub, etc.), flowering period, relative abundance, preferred habitat, and the type of soil where it develops. The work also makes a call for conservation, recalling the fragility of these species in the face of trampling and picking, and invites readers to enjoy them through photography or contemplation.
Main Topics
- Identification of alpine and subalpine flora of the Pyrenees.
- Field guide illustrated with plates to scale.
- Icon system for quick identification (plant type, flowering, abundance, habitat, and soil).
- Conservation and respect for high mountain flora.
- More than a hundred representative species of the Pyrenean alpine zone.
Who is it recommended for?
This guide is recommended for hikers, amateur naturalists, novice botanists, and mountain lovers who want to identify the flowers they encounter during their outings in the Pyrenees. It is also useful for educators and leisure monitors who work in natural environments and need a visual and portable tool for field trips.
What this book provides
- Allows for the quick and visual identification of more than a hundred species of high mountain flowers.
- Offers key information on the habitat, flowering season, and soil type of each plant.
- Fosters respect and conservation of alpine flora, discouraging picking.
- It is a pocket format, practical to carry during excursions.
- The illustrations to scale facilitate direct comparison with the flowers observed in the field.
Technical Data
- Author: AYMERICH, PERE
- Publisher: COSSETANIA
- Language: cat
- Topic: TREES, WILD FLOWERS AND PLANTS
- Collection: MINI FIELD GUIDE
- Publication date: February 2025
- Number of pages: 16
- Weight: 40 g
Editorial Review
A well-designed mini field guide that fulfills its practical purpose effectively. The combination of illustrations to scale and the icon system offers an agile and clear identification experience, ideal for high mountain excursions. Its focus on conservation and its lightweight format make it a useful and responsible tool for anyone interested in Pyrenean flora.