Endemic Plants of Mediterranean Chile

Endemic Plants of Mediterranean Chile By Martin Gardner, Dr Josefina Hepp, Dr Sabina Knees, and Nicolás Lavandero López

Celebrate the extraordinary beauty and ecological significance of Chile’s unique Mediterranean flora with this stunning publication. Endemic Plants of Mediterranean Chile brings together science and art in an elegant tribute to 51 native species found nowhere else on Earth.

Written by leading botanists from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Fundación Chilco, this richly detailed volume offers scientific insight and cultural context for a diverse array of endemic plants – including trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers, geophytes, orchids, and even parasitic species. Each entry includes botanical descriptions, distribution and habitat details, propagation guidance, conservation recommendations, and traditional uses.

Accompanied by exquisite botanical illustrations this book is both a scientific resource and a visual celebration. These drawings capture delicate morphological features not easily seen in the wild, offering readers a deeper appreciation of plant structure and diversity.

Whether you are a botanist, conservationist, educator, or nature enthusiast, Endemic Plants of Mediterranean Chile serves as an inspiring call to protect one of the world's most biologically rich and threatened ecosystems. It is a lasting legacy of collaboration between nations and disciplines, and a timely reminder of the urgent need to preserve our natural heritage.

Product Information

Dimensions: L:46 W:30cm H: 2cm
Pages: 135
Format: Hardback with fabric binding
Authors: Martin Gardner, Dr Josefina Hepp, Dr Sabina Knees, and Nicolás Lavandero López
Artists / Illustrators: Andrés Jullian Fuentes, Francisco javier Ramos Garrido, Constanza Obach Granifo, Magdalena Pérez de Arce Ruiz, Andrea Ugarte Prieto, Lorena Sánchez Reyes, María José Arce Letelier, María Jesús Delfau Clarke, Francisca Espinoza Westermeyer, Antonia Plaza Weber