Collins Flower Guide: The Most Complete Guide to the Flowers of Britain and Ireland

Streeter, David

ISBN 10: 0007106211 / ISBN 13: 9780007106219

Published by Harpercollins Pub Ltd, 2009

A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR008580660

Synopsis:

Featuring all flowering plants, including trees and grasses, and ferns, this brand-new field guide to the flowers of Britain and northern Europe is the most complete illustrated, single-volume guide ever published.

Leading botanical artists have been specially commissioned to ensure accurate, detailed illustrations. Species are described and illustrated on the same page, with up-to-date authoritative text aiding identification. Plants are arranged by family, with their key features highlighted for quick and easy reference. The text offers a complete account of over 1,900 wild flowers of Britain and Ireland, along with a summary of their European distribution.

‘Collins Flower Guide’ is an indispensable guide for all those with an interest in the countryside, whether amateur or expert.

About the Author:

David Streeter is Reader in Ecology at the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sussex and a member of the Editorial Board of the prestigious Collins New Naturalist series. He has served on the council of the Botanical Society of the British Isles and as chairman of its Conservation Committee. He is also President of the Sussex Wildlife Trust.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Collins Flower Guide: The Most Complete ...
Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Ltd
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Hardback
Illustrator: Hart-Davies, Christina; Hardcastle, Audrey; Cole, Felicity; Harper, Lizzie
Condition: Fair