Knowing, recognising and observing the species...
For a first taste, have a look at the gallery Distese di Fiori in Appennino (carpets of flowers in the Apennines).
Who it is for and how to use it on the path
It is a guide designed for identification in the field: the photographs and the information sheets help you put a name to what you meet along the path, rather than to study botany systematically. Since the book is devoted to the Alps and the mountains of Europe, those who mostly walk in the Apennines will find many common species but not all the local or endemic ones: for those, it is best to add material dedicated to your own area.
Remember that many mountain flowers are protected: the best way to take them home is a photograph, leaving the plants where they are. For more pictures of flowers taken during our hikes, see the gallery Fiori Vari di Montagna (assorted mountain flowers).
Fact sheet
- Photos and illustrations
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