Wildflower wonders the 50 best wildflower sites in the world

"Wildflower Wonders showcases the most spectacular displays of wild blooms on the planet, from infrequent flowerings in the Mojave and other deserts to regular but no less stunning alpine wildflower 'events' in Italy, South Africa, and Australia. This magnificently illustrated volume features 200 pa...

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Main Author: Gibbons, Bob, 1949-
Other Authors: Mabey, Richard, 1941-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 2011.
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Summary:"Wildflower Wonders showcases the most spectacular displays of wild blooms on the planet, from infrequent flowerings in the Mojave and other deserts to regular but no less stunning alpine wildflower 'events' in Italy, South Africa, and Australia. This magnificently illustrated volume features 200 panoramic full-color photographs as well as a color map for every site and at-a-glance information panels that highlight the kinds of flowers at each location and the best times to see them in bloom. The informative text gives a botanical profile of each location, and also describes the ecology and conservation status of these sites and the animal life to be found at them."--P. [2] of jacket.
Physical Description:192 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 27 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780691152295
0691152292
Author Notes:Bob Gibbons is a renowned photographer, naturalist, and tour leader. His books include Wild France and Collins Wild Guide: Insects .