Wildflower Wonders. The 50 Best Wildflower Sites in the world.2011. illus. 192 p. 4to. Hardcover.

This book showcases the most spectacular displays of wild blooms onthe planet, from infrequent flowerings in the Mojave and other desertsto regular but no less stunning alpine wildflower 'events' in Italy,South Africa, and Australia. This magnificently illustrated book features 200 panoramic full - colour photographs as well as a color mapfor every site and at -a - glance information panels that highlight thekinds of flowers at each location and the best times to see them inbloom. The informative text gives a botanical profile of each location,and also describes the ecology and conservation status of these sitesand the animal life to be found at them. Many of these places arevisited by special tour companies, and the author has given contactdetails for the best of those he knows, as well as some usefulwebsites and other contacts. - Covers Europe (Ireland, United Kingdom,Sweden, Estonia, France, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy,Slovenia, Romania, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus)/ Africa (Tanzania, SouthAfrica)/ Asia (Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, China)/ Australasia(Australia, New Zealand)/ North America (Canada, USA)/ Other Sites.