52 excursions into the world of urban plants
With background knowledge on urban vegetation

Whether an inconspicuous rosette of leaves or a mighty tree of the gods: plants are conquering the city. The urban climate acts like a magnet for wild plants that have been displaced in the surrounding countryside. In the city, they sprout from gaps and make their home in wasteland, railroad lines and overgrown beds. And because cities offer similar conditions, many species can be found not only in European metropolises, but also in the USA or China.

This book is an entry ticket to the urban plant world. In 52 chapters, Jonas Frei guides you through urban vegetation and shows you week by week which species can be discovered in which stage. From the small buds in January to the second dandelion flower in November. It is a reader and a companion for city walks with stories, botany and remarkable facts about the "Flora urbana". An invitation to perceive and appreciate the nature on our doorstep.