Wild Plants of Southern Spain: A guide to the native plants of Andalucia

Description

Southern Spain, and Andalucia in particular, is home to many common garden plants including daffodils and lavenders. It is also one of the most florally diverse regions of the world. This book will help you identify plants that range from the familiar to the very rare. Author Tony Hall is manager of the Arboretum and Gardens at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, where he has worked for 16 years. He has visited Andalucia numerous times, building his understanding of its flora and ecosystems. In this book Tony shares his detailed knowledge of the wild plants of the region, from species of the sandy Mediterranean and Atlantic beaches to some of the highest mountains in Europe. Over 500 species are beautifully illustrated with more than 600 photographs and distribution maps. This is an essential guide for anyone who wants to learn more about the flora of this region.