The most comprehensive field guide to the wild flowers of the Algarve written to date.

• The first identification guide to the flora of the Algarve written to appeal to both amateur naturalists and professional botanists alike

• 680 unique line drawings to complement the text and aid easy and reliable identification

• 470 unique colour photographs which beautifully depict the plants in their natural habitat, and aid identification

• 996 species descriptions which are designed for quick and easy identification in the field

• Introductory passages which include information on climate, geology, agriculture, wild flower classification, and flower morphologyThis is the first comprehensive identification guide to the rich Mediterranean flora of the Algarve region of southern Portugal, including the Cape St. Vincent Peninsula National Park, an area of immense botanical importance with numerous endemic and rare species. The Algarve is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe (it receives more than 7 million tourists per annum), and this guide is the essential companion for wildlife tourists, and the first comprehensive easy-to-use identification guide to its wild flowers.

Information is provided on where and when to see plants with information on their habitat and vegetation types. In addition rare and unusual plants of the region are highlighted, including orchids and parasitic plants. With over 1,000 species descriptions, the book is abundantly illustrated throughout with over 650 stunning colour photographs, 780 line drawings and distribution maps.