• The most comprehensive field guide of the flora of the western Mediterranean on the market (5,442 species described)

• Written in a no-nonsense and easy-to-use style to appeal to plant enthusiasts with limited knowledge of plant identification

• Up-to-date species descriptions for common and conspicuous species as well as local rarities for wide appeal

• Over 800 line drawings to complement the text and aid easy and reliable identification

• Over 1,400 colour photographs which beautifully depict the plants in their natural habitat, and aid identification

• Ideal for eco tourists visiting the regionField Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Western Mediterranean is the most comprehensive and up-to-date plant identification guide to the area. The western Mediterranean is one of the most important regions in the world for its outstanding biodiversity, boasting over 10,000 plant species.

The area encompasses southern Europe from the Portuguese Algarve in the west to Italy in the east, the islands (including the Balearic Islands, Corsica and Sardinia), and North Africa from Morocco in the west to Tunisia in the east.

Covering over 5,000 species, this easy to use guide focuses on the most common and conspicuous species that occur in the area, with plant descriptions, colour photographs and illustrations throughout. A section on where to see wildflowers in the region is included, as well as a glossary of terms. An ideal companion for wildlife and plant enthusiasts, this guide will enable you to reliably identify wildflowers in the field.