Wild Flowers of Britain and Europe (Photographic Field Guides S.)

Wild Flowers of Britain and Europe (Photographic Field Guides S.)

by Bob Gibbons (Author), Bob Press (Author), Bob Press (Author), Margaret Tebbs (Illustrator), Bob Gibbons (Author), Margaret Tebbs (Illustrator)

Synopsis

This illustrated guide identifies over 1200 species of wild flowers to be found throughout Britain and Europe. Each of the detailed main descriptions is accompanied by a colour photograph showing the plant in natural habitat, and the specific diagnostic features of many additional species are clearly emphasized in line drawings. The introductory section includes practical advice on how to interpret plant structures, an account of the major types of habitat and a summary of the family groups of wild flowers. Notes on field equipment, a discussion on conservation and a list of areas of outstanding botanical interest are other useful sections in the book.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd
Published: 01 May 2002

ISBN 10: 1843301326
ISBN 13: 9781843301325

Author Bio
Bob Press, a professional botanist, has studied European, Asian, Himalayan and North African plants. He has written numerous publications including both scientific works and popular field guides. Bob Gibbons, photographic consultant on this book, trained as a botanist and is both a freelance photographer and writer. Margaret Tebbs is a botanical illustrator based at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.