Explore the world of British plants through richly coloured plates and careful descriptions.
This edition presents a detailed look at familiar and regionally noted species, with notes on habitat, distribution, and growth habits to help you identify and understand each plant.
The book offers vivid, accurately colored figures paired with practical notes that reflect field observation and historical plant knowledge. It travels from common hedgerow herbs to species found in damp meadows and dry banks, highlighting leaves, stems, and flower structures for easy recognition.
- Species profiles with habitat and distribution across England, Scotland, and Ireland
- Descriptions of leaf shape, stem habit, and floral features to aid ID
- Notes on flowering time and perennial or biennial tendencies
Ideal for plant lovers, naturalists, and gardeners who want a reliable, illustrated reference to Britain’s native and familiar flora.Ideal for readers of classic botanical works, gardens, and nature study.