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Alpine flowers
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- Book Synopsis
- The Alps are home to some of the most remarkable wildflowers on earth, and knowing what you are looking at transforms any mountain day. This compact pocket field guide from alpine expert Gillian Price covers the most commonly found alpine flower species, designed to slip into a pack pocket and be pulled out on the hillside when something catches your eye.Gillian Price's trusted Cicerone field guide covers 230 alpine flowers with clear photographs, identification notes and fascinating background on the plants themselves. Arranged by colour for quick reference, it is designed for the non-specialist walker with a curiosity about the natural world around them.Flowers are organised by colour (red, yellow, blue, purple and white) for rapid identification in the field, so you can look up what you are seeing without needing prior botanical knowledgeEach entry includes a clear photograph and concise description of the flower's key identifying features, alongside its name in English, Latin, German, French and ItalianFascinating notes on the origins of flower names and curious historical facts add depth to each entry, making this as enjoyable to read as it is useful in the fieldAn introduction by Gillian Price explores the remarkable survival strategies of alpine flowers, from the Alpine Snowbell's natural antifreeze to the extraordinary adaptations that allow tiny plants to endure months beneath snow and temperatures as low as minus 25°CA glossary of flower parts, a full flower index by English and Latin name, and a directory of botanical gardens across the Alps complete the guideA beautiful and practical companion for any mountain walker with an eye for the natural world. Never again wonder what that flower is.
- About The Author
- Gillian Price has trekked throughout Asia and the Himalayas, but now lives in Venice and is exploring the mountains and flatter bits of Italy. Starting in the Italian Dolomites, Gillian has written outstanding Cicerone guides to walking all over Italy as well as Corsica and Corfu. An adamant promoter of public transport to minimise environmental impact, Gillian belongs to Mountain Wilderness and is an active member of the Venice branch of CAI, the Italian Alpine Club. Check her out at www.gillianprice.eu.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781852845650
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (21 December 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 141
- Weight
- 202 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 155 x 107 x 9 mm
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