Description
Guide to the flora of the dunes of Catalonia
Book summary
This work is a practical and visual tool for identifying the most representative plant species of the dune systems of the Catalan coast. Organized by habitat, the guide offers photographs, descriptive texts, and distribution maps that facilitate the recognition of plants typical of the upper beach, mobile dunes, backdunes, and other coastal environments. An essential resource for students, naturalists, and anyone who wants to learn about the botanical richness of Catalonia's coastal ecosystems.
What is it about?
The guide presents the most common plant species that colonize the dunes of the Catalan coast, grouped according to the main habitat they occupy. Six different environments are distinguished: upper beach, incipient dunes, mobile dunes, backdune, humid depressions, and forest cover. Each species is accompanied by photographs, descriptive texts, and distribution maps that detail the characteristics of the plants and their location. The work is designed to be a tool for on-site identification, for students as well as naturalists and people interested in nature.
Main topics
- Identification of dune flora of the Catalan coast
- Coastal habitats: upper beach, incipient dunes, mobile dunes, backdune, humid depressions, and forest cover
- Geographic distribution of coastal plant species
- Ecology and adaptations of plants to dune systems
Who is it recommended for?
This guide is recommended for students of biology, environmental science, or botany, amateur naturalists, hikers, and nature lovers who want to delve into the knowledge of coastal flora. It is also useful for environmental professionals, educators, and anyone interested in plant identification in the coastal areas of Catalonia.
What this book offers
- Facilitates the identification of the most common plant species of Catalan dune systems with photographs and distribution maps.
- Organizes plants by habitat, allowing for quick and practical reference in the field.
- Offers detailed information on the ecology and characteristics of each species, adapted to a non-specialized but interested audience.
- Helps to understand the diversity and importance of the dune ecosystems of the Catalan coast.
Data sheet
- Author: JOSEP PINTO
- Publisher: Cossetània
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Trees, wildflowers and plants
- Collection: Field guides for boys and girls
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2025
- Number of pages: 168
- Weight: 430 g
Editorial review
A well-structured and visually attractive field guide that covers a specific niche of coastal botany. The classification by habitat and the inclusion of distribution maps make it a practical tool for on-site identification. Although its focus is local, it is of great value to anyone interested in the flora of the Catalan coast, both for educational use and for naturalistic observation.