Book ID: 93559
Nimis, P. Luigi, Livio Poldini and Stefano Martellos
Guida illustrata alla Flora del val Rosandra (Trieste). 2006. (Le Guide Dryades 4, Serie Flora III). Over 3000 coloured photographs. 478 p. gr8vo. Paper bd.
A guide to all known vascular plants from Val Rosandra, one of the most interesting biotopes of the Trieste Karst in NE Italy (987 taxa). After a brief history of the botanical exploration of the area, the introduction describes the main features of its flora and vegetation, and provides some notions of basic botany. Original dichotomous key produced using program FRIDA, which is independent from taxonomic criteria and hence easy-to-use also for beginners. Dot-maps showing the distribution in NE Italy, and ecological - biogeographical notes for all taxa. - Also a hardcover edition available at EUR 172.00