304 pages Publisher: Collins 3 April 2006 |
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Complete British Wild Flowers by
Paul Sterry Review A complete photoguide to all the wild flowers of
Britain, in the same format as the bestselling "Complete British Wildlife".
There are 1039 main entries, which include wildflowers, shrubs, aquatic plants,
grasses, sedges and rushes. A botanical hotspots section includes 100 rarer
species and focuses on which places to visit in Britain which are particularly
rich in flower species. The introduction gives information about habitats and
general background information to making identifications. Comparison pages show
different leaf shapes, flower clusters etc, so that you can quickly and easily
navigate to the right section of the book to make your identification. Maps are
included for all species to show where they can be found. Customer Reviews
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Reviewer
A delightful book; eminently user-friendly, with
beautiful photographs and clear, comprehensive but consise information. I think
it is suitable either for those with a keen interest or others who are new to
flower identification. Yet it is also ideal for a family to take on their walks
as the simple, straight forward key would be fun for children, encourage
observation skills and be an insight into the beauty of our British flora. I
learned my wild flowers in the south and saw many scarce and rare specimens. Now
I have moved to Western Scotland, with this book in my hand and its clearly laid
out pages of photographs, I'll know whether or not I should be looking out for
northern versions of old favourites. A worthy successor to other well known wild
flower guides.
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