Description
Flowers of the Mediterranean Coast
Book Summary
This concise and practical field guide allows for the identification of 80 species of flowers native to the Mediterranean coast. Each entry includes a detailed description, potential look-alikes, ecology, uses, and medicinal virtues, accompanied by a close-up photograph and a drawing of the entire plant. A complementary field notebook offers botanical elements, photography tips, and a flowering calendar, facilitating the observation and recognition of coastal flora.
What is it about?
The work is a botanical identification tool focused on the flowers that inhabit the Mediterranean coast. For each of the 80 selected species, it provides a descriptive text covering everything from their morphology and ecology to their traditional uses and medicinal properties. The technical sheet includes data such as scientific name, botanical family, plant height, flowering period, main habitats, and frequency. Additionally, a field notebook integrates basic botanical concepts, a specific flowering calendar, and a logbook to record user observations, all organized with a color-coded tab system for quick and efficient consultation.
Main topics
- Identification of 80 species of Mediterranean coastal flora.
- Detailed botanical description (morphology, ecology, habitat).
- Traditional, medicinal, and culinary uses of the plants.
- Field observation and photography techniques.
- Seasonal flowering calendar of the Mediterranean coast.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at botany enthusiasts, hikers, naturalists, and anyone interested in getting to know and recognizing the wildflowers of the Mediterranean coast. It is especially useful for those looking for a practical, visual, and manageable guide to take on excursions or to consult during walks along the coast.
What this book provides
- A clear visual identification system with close-up photographs and drawings of the complete plant.
- Practical information on the uses and virtues of the species, beyond mere classification.
- An integrated field notebook for recording your own observations and deepening your learning.
- A color-coded tab organization that speeds up species searching during fieldwork.
Technical sheet
- Author: ANNIE ABOUCAYA; HENRI MUCHAUD
- Publisher: COSSET·NIA
- Language: cat
- Subject: TREES, WILDFLOWERS AND PLANTS
- Collection: NON-FICTION
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2025
- Number of pages: 128
- Weight: 130 g
Editorial review
This guide stands out for its practical and visual approach, ideal for outdoor use. The combination of detail photographs, schematic drawings, and complete technical sheets makes it an effective tool for identifying coastal flora. The inclusion of a field notebook and a flowering calendar adds didactic value that sets it apart from other similar guides, making it a recommended option for both beginners and experienced naturalists.