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Flowers of Greece and the Balkans is a unique field guide by one of the best-known botanists of our time. First published in 1987 and never surpassed, this volume names and describes nearly 3,000 species of flowering plants in the region. Many of the richest plant hunting areas in southeast Europe are described firsthand, and each description is accompanied by several line drawings. The book's most outstanding feature is 80 pages of color plates containing almost 500 photographs of flowers in their natural settings. The only comprehensive field guide for the region, this reissued version will delight all botanists, gardeners, conservationists, and naturalists interested in the flora of southeastern Europe.
This volume serves as a comprehensive identification tool for the diverse botanical species found across the Balkan Peninsula and Greece. Oleg Polunin, a recognized authority in field botany, compiles decades of observational data to provide a systematic classification of nearly 3,000 flowering plants. The work functions as both a regional survey and a practical manual for identifying flora within their specific ecological niches.
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Botanists and naturalists regard this volume as a foundational reference for the region due to its extensive cataloging and photographic documentation. Readers frequently note that while the text is highly technical, it remains the standard resource for identifying Mediterranean and Balkan flora.
Page Count:
692
Publication Date:
1987-07-02
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192819984
ISBN-13:
9780192819987
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