Flora of the Pico das Almas, Chapada Diamantina - Bahia, Brazil

The Pico das Almas, in the Serra de Espinhaco, is one of the highest peaks in eastern Brazil, with a rich and varied flora including many endemic orchids and bromeliads. Keys and descriptions of over 1,200 vascular plant species so far recorded follow an introduction to the environment and biogeography of the area. 8 colour plates and 51 full-page figures enhance the text.