Naturführer / Flora der Kanarischen Inseln

Adder heads, goose thistles, and ancient dragon trees - the flora of the Canary Islands is enchantingly exotic. Over 200 plant species from all vegetation levels, from the coast through the evergreen laurel forests to the summit region of Teide on Tenerife, are clearly described and presented with color photos in this Rother nature guide. On hikes and walks, in parks, botanical gardens, and hotel complexes, new plant species can be discovered daily. The botanical diversity in the Canary Islands is surprisingly vast. Among the numerous species, there is also an astonishing number of endemics, meaning plants that occur exclusively in the Canaries. However, a large portion of the plants on the archipelago migrated from the Mediterranean region. Cultivated plants, such as the carob tree, were introduced by the Spanish conquerors.