A detailed field guide to plant galls in Britain, with clear observations and plates.
This nonfiction edition introduces the study of vegetable galls and the tiny organisms that shape them. With vivid plates and practical notes, it helps readers recognize how galls form on trees and shrubs, where they appear, and how they change as plants grow. The book draws on field observations around Hastings and other sites, offering grounded descriptions of habitats, growth patterns, and the months when galls are most visible.
- Learn how galls develop on familiar plants such as maples, willows, pears, yew, and oaks.
- See how galls vary in shape, color, and arrangement, from solitary bumps to densely clustered zones.
- Use the included plates to compare real specimens with described forms and growth stages.
- Discover practical details like timing, location on the leaf or twig, and how to observe galls under magnification.
Ideal for naturalists, students, and amateur entomologists who enjoy identifying plant phenomena and exploring the tiny world that influences plant appearance.