Popular Field Botany: Containing a Familiar and Technical Description of the Plants Most Common to the Various Localities of the British Isles (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Agnes Catlow

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265367522 ISBN 13: 9780265367520

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

A friendly, practical introduction to the plants of the British Isles

This accessible guide is designed for beginners who want to explore botany without getting lost in jargon.

It presents a clear path to discovering the scientific names of common plants and understanding their uses, habits, and features in everyday country rambles. The book works with either the artificial (Linnean) or natural classification systems, making it useful for a range of study approaches.

Structured in monthly lessons, it guides readers through the plants most likely to be seen in spring, summer, and autumn. It emphasizes hands‑on learning—starting with the name of the plant and building toward reliable identification, with practical notes that help you apply what you observe in the field.

• Learn to identify common plants and their key features.
• Understand scientific naming and basic botanical terms.
• Explore practical uses, habits, and peculiarities that make each plant unique.
• Discover simple ways to preserve and study specimens, including sea‑weeds.

Ideal for readers who enjoy nature walks and want a straightforward, engaging entry into field botany.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265367522
• ISBN 13: 9780265367520
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 464