Flores del Centro de Argentina. Volume 1. 2022. illus. 354 p. gr8vo. - In Spanish, with Latin nomenclature.

Contains a selection of 141 species, native and some naturalised, from 53 families of flowering plants.

Thes books in this series are intended to convey knowledge about flowering plant species of the central part of the country, in a language appropriate not only for professionals and students but also, and especially, for the general public with an interest in native and naturalised plants. In addition, it is intended to contribute to raising awareness of the need to respect, protect and value nature.

The book describes species that are frequent in Central Argentina and especially in the Province of Cordoba and illustrates those whose floral morphology, being very complex, requires additional explanation.

Each species is given its scientific name and common names, a description of its geographical distribution in the country, habitat, vegetative and reproductive morphological characteristics, flowering season, most common uses and notable aspects of its biology.

Each species is illustrated with colour photographs and an illustrated glossary to facilitate the understanding of the descriptions.