Wild Flowers Of Britain And Europe; Author: Sutton, David; Illustrator: Emberson, Colin; Paperback

Author: Sutton, David; Illustrator: Emberson, Colin
Green Guides; Paperback; 160 Colour Illustrations
104 pages
Published: June 2001
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd
ISBN: 1859749305

Aimed at both the general reader and amateur naturalist, this Green Guide offers a wealth of information on observing and identifying 150 of the most commonly encountered species of wild flower in Britain and Europe. Flowers with similar characteristics are grouped together to make comparisons easy and each species is illustrated with a superb color painting. There is a comprehensive section on how to identify wild flowers and there are useful notes on the features that make one family of flowers different from another. The botanical keys provided are simple to use and are indispensable on a field trip. Informative and compact, this book is ideal for both home reference and as a pocket companion in the field.Aimed at both the general reader and amateur naturalist, this Green Guide offers a wealth of information on observing and identifying 150 of the most commonly encountered species of wild flower in Britain and Europe.This guide offers information on observing and identifying common species of wild flower in Britain and Europe. Flowers with similar features are grouped together to make comparisons easy, while useful notes emphasize those features that distinguish one flower from another.