Wild Flowers

A comprehensive guide to 240 of the most commonly-found flowers in Britain and Europe. Wild Guide Flowers is the ideal introductory guide to this ever-popular subject. This pocket-sized guide is a vital companion to country walks anywhere in Europe. It is the ideal way to help you to identify wild flowers and discover more about them.; An ID Fact File provides at-a-glance information on size, habitat, geographical range and the months when the flower can be seen* Similar species are cross-referenced to ensure correct identification* Each entry is classified by family and illustrated with a different icon, so species are easy to findEach page is devoted to a different species and is illustrated with a colour photograph and a map showing distribution. There is a detailed description of each flower, its appearance and the habitat you are most likely to discover it in. Compact and easy-to-use, Wild Guide Flowers is the perfect starting point for those wanting to learn more about wild flowers.

ISBN: 9780007177936

Designed to make wildflower identification as easy as possible for the walker or rambler, this guide covers over 250 species with colour photographs of each. The flowers are categorized in eight sections: seashore and coastal; fresh water; heaths and moors; marshes, fens and bogs; cultivated, arable and waste land; grassland and meadows; gardens, paths and walls; and woodland and hedgerows. Each habitat section has a set of introductory photographs for easy identification and larger photographs alongside essential information which includes the botanical name, month of flowering and particular characteristics of the species. cover price

ISBN: 9781903998205

Want to know your Red Helleborine from your Pyramidal Orchid and your Sun Spurge from your Tree Spurge? This pocket-sized manual lists over 320 species of wild flowers in the Western Mediterranean. In-situ photographs and no nonsense notes will help you identify wild flowers in the field quickly and accurately. Maps show you what to find and where, and species are categorised so you can plan your spotting and make the most of your surroundings whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest. It is an ideal guide for all the family.

ISBN: 9781405318136

Whether you are a flower fanatic or planning a trip in the countryside, this guide is an ideal home and field reference. From orchids to cowslips, learn about a wide-range of wild flowers with this clear and concise guide. With selections of wild flowers native to the UK and Europe, you can be sure that wherever you are, this guide will be an invaluable companion.

ISBN: 9780751338737

This is the latest book in a series that already includes the Easy Tree Guide and the Easy Edible Mushroom Guide, like its predecessors it is unique in using a combination of photography and artwork. The photographs show the plants in bloom in their natural habitats while the annotated paintings show details of leaves, seeds, fruit and other key features to assist identification. Over 230 of the commonest wildflowers are covered, with a spread being devoted to each species. Rather than arranging the species in taxonomic order, the book starts with white flowers and moves through the spectrum to end with violet.

ISBN: 9781845130398

Every one of the 216 species and 30 subspecies are described and illustrated with superb colour photographs. For each species there is a close up photograph of the flower head and a more distant view showing the whole plant. There are also nearly 200 line drawings which highlight particular identification features. The text describes each species, as well as giving detailed information on habitat, flowering season, and distribution.

Orchids have long held a fascination, both for keen botanists and the general public. From the mania of Victorian collectors to the enthusiasm of modern photographers, this family of flowering plants has a strange and exotic appeal. Many orchids are beautiful, and some are rare.
The time is ripe for a new, well illustrated orchid guide, covering the identification, biology and conservation of British and Irish orchids. Until recently, the whereabouts of the rarer species was shrouded in secrecy, making publication of any details impossible. In the last few years, however, these veils have been lifted and it is now possible to publish locations or all but on or two species. For the first time, this book includes a detailed site guide, covering the best places to see orchids in Britain.

ISBN: 9780713669565

Covers over 250 of the commonest flowers found in Britain and Europe. Each species is illustrated and described in detail in the text. The flowers are organized by colour. COVER PRICE £8.99

ISBN: 9780261674035

This is a stunning visual guide to more than 750 of the most important wild flowers, trees, shrubs, herbs, cacti, grasses, mosses, aquatic plants and weeds. Each catalogue entry details the flower size, shape, colour, height, leaf, habitat and distribution, as well as the growth stages of the plant, from seeds, buds and open bloom to pollination and seedhead. A detailed introduction describes the life cycle of wild flowers, the habitats in which they thrive, and how to identify them in their own habitat. The encyclopedia is divided geographically into the distinct areas of Europe and Africa, the Americas, and Australia and Oceania. The key features of each habitat are clearly described, together with an analysis of the type of plants that exist in each one and any common qualities they have. The individual entries are arranged according to plant family, and the key features of each are described in full. For each entry, details are provided, such as flower colour, size and shape; stem height and spread; leaf size, shape and colour; the number of flowers per flowerhead and the number of flowerheads per stem, as well as details of their environment and their pollinating insects. A map accompanying each entry shows the countries where each flower is known to proliferate. With more than 1750 colour photographs, specially commissioned watercolour artworks and maps, this richly illustrated guide to the world's flora is a comprehensive reference source to be used by the famil, libraries, schools and professional horticulturists.

"Wild Flowers" is a unique photographic field guide that is aimed at the plant lover, and not necessarily those with specific botanical knowledge. The close-up photographs allow you to examine each plant in detail - so you will know your English from your Spanish bluebell - and because it is done by color instead of name, it is much easier to navigate. Full of fascinating information, including where and when you will find the flowers, their characteristics, and anecdotes on their historical background with their medicinal and culinary uses. You don't even need to go out into the field to enjoy these beautiful and sometimes elusive flowers.

One of Usborne's most enduring and well-known series has been given an exciting new look. Each guide has been completely updated and has a striking new cover. It makes perfect companions for enthusiasts keen to discover the many fascinating aspects of the natural world with full-colour illustrations of around 100-200 different species per title that have been reproduced from the original artwork using the latest technology. It provides ideal field guides for both children and adults and incredible value for money.

This is a new paperback edition of an acclaimed and beautiful Poyser title on the rare flowers of Britain. The book looks at the evolution of individual species and of plant communities, the threats (natural and anthropogenic) that have caused declines and extinctions in some plant populations, and the various conservation efforts which have been made to protect them and to encourage their numbers to grow. Written in a lively and jargon-free style, with numerous examples and anecdotes, and illustrated throughout with gorgeous colour photographs, this lovely, engaging and accessible book is a must for all wild flower enthusiasts.

ISBN: 9780713671629

This classic guide to more than 1000 European wild flowers is ideal for the beginner as well as the more experienced botanist. Each plant is fully illustrated in colour and to further aid identification, botanical keys lead you quickly to the correct plant. The guide is divided into family groups with symbols to provide instant information on habitat. The artworks are a valuable source for both the amatuer and the professional botanist. - Organised by family to allow comparison of closely related species - Symbols give at-a-glance information on habitat - Plants are indexed by common and scientific name - Key features of each plant are highlighted in the text - Handy pocket size ideal for field work

A guide which identifies and illustrates more than 500 species of British wild flowers. It includes look-alike charts to help readers distinguish between easily-confused species.

The only comprehensive, pocket-sized guide to wild flowers of Britain and Ireland. This completely new edition combines both photographs and artwork to give a really practical and attractive identification guide. Collins Gem Wild Flowers will enable anyone who is in the countryside, whether on a walk along the coast or in the mountains, or a ramble through woodland, fields or wetlands, to identify hundreds of flower species. Each wild flower entry includes:; Identifying illustrations and description of appearance and colour; Size, type of habitat, geographical range and flowering season; Herbal medicinal uses In addition, the introduction has sections on the parts of the flower, stem, leaf and fruit, and information on the common and scientific names of wild flowers.