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.

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. Key title / Over 1,900 species described - the largest number ever included in a single-volume field guide / Flowers are arranged by family, with their key features highlighted for quick and accurate identification / Features stunning colour illustrations by leading botanical artists

About the Author

David Streeter is Reader in Ecology in 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 and he is president of the Sussex Wildlife Trust.

Reviews

'This book is a great achievement that will be hard to match ... a beautiful and well-judged illustrated flora.'
British Wildlife

Book Information
ISBN 9780007106219
Author David Streeter
Format Hardback
Page Count 704
Imprint Collins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 1360g
Dimensions(mm) 201mm * 141mm * 52mm