This book presents 40 of the most common plant families in the flora of Central Europe. Numerous diagrams, over 700 photos and original graphs offer an overview at a glance of each family, as it occurs in our regions. Nearly 300 species, most of them widespread, are presented as examples. As an introduction, some basic elements in botany complete this overview. Enough to make this book the perfect companion for the curious as well as students of natural sciences!