Explore London's living landscape with a detailed plant guide drawn from local sightings and expert observation.
This nonfiction handbook gathers the botanical localities of the metropolitan district, offering precise plant lists tied to streets, commons, riverbanks, and woodlands. It covers a wide swath of suburban London and nearby towns, describing the habitats and subsoils where plants thrive. A substantial section catalogs cryptogams—mosses, liverworts, and related plants—alongside common flowering species, helping hikers, naturalists, and curious readers understand the area’s botanical variety.
- Rich, locality‑level plant data drawn from field observation and authorities.
- Dedicated sections on cryptogams and the plants of roadsides, commons, and hedges.
- Notes on soil types and habitats, from gravel subsoil to marshy margins.
- A practical resource for exploring London’s natural history through walks and study.
Ideal for readers who enjoy field guides, local flora, and nature walks around London.