The Illustrated Book of Wild Flowers

Fülszöveg

The Illustrated. Book of
WILD— FLOWERS
The beautiful world of wild flowers is fully explored in this delightful book. Here is a wide selection of over 450 species, all illustrated in colour, that can be found in the British countryside. Many are common plants, somé are found less frequently or are abundant in only a few specialised places, and a few are decidedly rare. Together they form a representative cross section of our flóra.
The plants are presented here in groups, each
group containing species that show a characteristic preference for one of the many and varied habitats which make up our countryside. The habitats covered are:
Wasteland Roadsides and Hedgerows Moist Grassland Dry Grassland Fields and Fallow Ground Water and Waterside Open Woodland Shady Woodland Moors and Heaths
Symbols at the top corner of each page make it easy for the reader to find the relevant habitat group within the book, and the fact panel that accompanies each detailed species account... Tovább

Fülszöveg

The Illustrated. Book of
WILD— FLOWERS
The beautiful world of wild flowers is fully explored in this delightful book. Here is a wide selection of over 450 species, all illustrated in colour, that can be found in the British countryside. Many are common plants, somé are found less frequently or are abundant in only a few specialised places, and a few are decidedly rare. Together they form a representative cross section of our flóra.
The plants are presented here in groups, each
group containing species that show a characteristic preference for one of the many and varied habitats which make up our countryside. The habitats covered are:
Wasteland Roadsides and Hedgerows Moist Grassland Dry Grassland Fields and Fallow Ground Water and Waterside Open Woodland Shady Woodland Moors and Heaths
Symbols at the top corner of each page make it easy for the reader to find the relevant habitat group within the book, and the fact panel that accompanies each detailed species account contains at-a-glance supplementary information, including status, distribution and flowering period.
The introduction gives much fascinating background information on many aspects of the biology and natural history of flowering plants, including their ecology, structure, nomenclature, folk lore and conservation.
For all who find beauty in wild flowers, this book will do much to stimulate their interest, increase their knowledge and enhance their enjoyment. Vissza