A definitive field guide to the alpine flora, offering a carefully organized look at the plants that crown Europe’s mountains.
This volume presents a systematic survey of alpine species, with clear descriptions of groups, key traits, and the plants you’re likely to encounter in high valleys and rocky slopes.
Designed for students, researchers, hikers, and naturalists, it combines rigorous taxonomy with practical identification notes. The book moves from broad plant orders to individual genera, helping you understand how alpine species fit into the larger plant world.
What you’ll experience
- Systematic keys and descriptions that guide identification of alpine plants
- Detailed coverage of major plant groups, from the largest orders to common genera
- Focused notes on distribution, habitat, and distinguishing features
- A field-ready reference for planning alpine explorations or study
Ideal for readers of botanical field guides, alpine natural history, and those who hike Swiss and Pyrenean landscapes in search of native flora.