Contributions to the Flora of Mentone, and to a Winter Flora of the Riviera, Including the Coast From Marseilles to Genoa (Classic Reprint)

John Traherne Moggridge

ISBN 10: 0484200925 / ISBN 13: 9780484200929

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Contributions to the Flora of Mentone, and to a Winter Flora of the Riviera, Including the Coast From Marseilles to Genoa (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484200925
• ISBN 13: 9780484200929
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Explore the coastal flora of the Riviera and Mentone with expert, illustrated notes

This field guide surveys plants along the Mediterranean coast from Marseilles to Genoa, offering practical observations, plant-by-plant notes, and detailed plates to aid identification.

This edition compiles careful descriptions and historical context for key species, including Aristolochia and conifers, with attention to natural habitats, local variations, and where these plants have been found near Mentone and the surrounding mountains. It pairs taxonomic detail with accessible explanations that help readers recognize species in the field.

• Careful species notes grounded in field observations from the Mentone region and nearby capitals of the Riviera
• Detailed illustrations and discussions that support accurate plant identification
• Historical and geographical context for coastal and mountain habitats
• Guidance on distinguishing closely related forms and understanding distribution patterns

Ideal for readers of Mediterranean botany, hikers, gardeners, and travelers who want to recognize native plants along the Riviera’s coast and inland slopes.