Our Country's Flowers and How to Know Them: Being a Complete Guide to the Flowers and Ferns of Britain (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. J. Gordon

9780656043545: Our Country's Flowers and How to Know Them: Being a Complete Guide to the Flowers and Ferns of Britain (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656043547 ISBN 13: 9780656043545

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore Britain’s blooms with a complete, practical field guide

Discover a thorough introduction to our country’s flowers and ferns, including how plants are named, classified, and identified. This edition offers clear explanations, helpful examples, and illustrated guidance to help you observe plants in their natural settings.

This edition emphasizes hands-on learning for beginners and seasoned naturalists alike. It covers recognizing plants from local and scientific names, explains patterns of fertilization and plant structure, and provides structured keys, plates, and glossaries to aid identification.

Step-by-step explanations of how flowers are fertilized and how that shapes a plant’s appearance
Structured contents and plates that map names to actual species across British flora
Local names alongside scientific terms to help you identify plants in the field
A detailed guide to classification, natural orders, and identifying features

Ideal for readers who want a reliable, historical reference that helps you locate and identify plants in Britain’s diverse landscapes.

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