{"product_id":"field-guide-to-the-wild-flowers-of-the-western-alps-france-italy-and-switzerland-paperback-1","title":"Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Western Alps: France, Italy and Switzerland - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher Grey-Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith comprehensive, up-to-date coverage sorted by habitat, this is the essential guide to the Western Alps for students, professional botanists, scientists, gardeners, and plant-enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Western Alps, a large region of dramatic scenery and varied habitats, is noted for its biodiversity and beauty. From woodlands and forests, through colorful hay meadows, to the higher alpine elevations, the region boasts one of the most diverse and colorful mountain floras found anywhere on earth. This book is a celebration of the great biological diversity found in one of the most beautiful and inviting regions of Europe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This comprehensive guide features the fascinating flora to be found across the region in the French Alps, the Massif Central and Cevennes, the Swiss Jura Mountains and the Italian Alps east to Como and Bergamo. Illustrated throughout with over 2000 photographs, each species profile includes nomenclature, description, dimensions, habitat, flowering times, and distribution. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Grey-Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e's distinguished career has included many years as a botanist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, participation in botanical expeditions the world over, and editorship of \u003ci\u003eCurtis's Botanical Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Plantsman\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Alpine Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e. His books include \u003ci\u003eGuide to the Flowers of Western China\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCyclamen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Genus Meconopsis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Flora of Britain and Northern Europe\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Mediterranean Wild Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e. He holds the Royal Horticultural Society's highest accolade, the Victoria Medal of Honour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 736\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47504187130077,"sku":"9781842468388","price":136.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/RG4Eux4vnp9781842468388_863630f7-6516-4b9f-a701-d6ff2dcc3fce.webp?v=1772068670","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/field-guide-to-the-wild-flowers-of-the-western-alps-france-italy-and-switzerland-paperback-1","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}