-The most comprehensive field guide of the flora of the western Mediterranean on the market (2,500 plants described)-Second edition fully updated to the latest in plant phylogenetic relationships-Companion volume to the 2019 book covering the Eastern Mediterranean by the same author-Written in a no-nonsense and easy-to-use style to appeal to plant enthusiasts with limited knowledge of plant identification-Up-to-date species descriptions for common and conspicuous species as well as local rarities for wide appeal-Over 800 line drawings to complement the text and aid easy and reliable identification-Over 1,400 colour photographs which beautifully depict the plants in their natural habitat, and aid identification -Ideal for eco tourists visiting the region