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Essential reading for both the amateur gardener and professional botanist, this is a definitive and comprehensive guide to all the native and naturalized grasses, sedges, rushes and ferns to be found in the British Isles, and all those that are frequently found in north-western Europe. Over 420 species are described and over 350 are illustrated in full colour plates of exceptional beauty and accuracy.
Following the general nomenclature and classification, the author describes each species in detail, stressing the features most important for accurate identification. There is also an invaluable illustrated glossary of technical terms and plant structures.
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
For a long time I admired this book but was reluctant to spend £50 on it. I eventually decided I had to have it, was pleased to see it on Amazon for a bit less, and I am delighted with it. Once you have keyed something out eg. in Stace it provides beautifully clear and detailed drawings to check your ID. Or you can use the keys provided (I haven't done that much). Or you can look at the descriptions facing the plates, in which the key features are highlighted (similar format to the Wild Flower Key).
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Probably the most user friendly book of its field(!?) Fantastic colour illustrations and detailed accounts of each species only let down by a somewhat difficult key. It may not be small enough to take out in the field but it includes vital information to make accurate identification - worth every penny.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Remains the preferred reference publication for ecologists in a well presented and transportable format for office or field use. Illustrations are superbly detailed and the accompanying text is excellent.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Grasses etc
Colour Identification Guide to the Grasses, Sedges, Rushes and Ferns of the British Isles and North Western Europe Francis Rose's book is one of the recommendations for our evening... Read more
Published 4 months ago by dannyboy
Great book with excellent illustrations
I first used this book on a conservation course I was on a few years ago and just enjoyed the images. Read more
Published 5 months ago by mapping hack
Really useful identification book
Its a brilliant book for identification back in the office or in your own home, its not really suitable for taking out in the field with you as its too big and heavy. Read more
Published 22 months ago by A. Maxwell
Still awaiting delivery of item
I ordered the book on the 9th of May but i'm still waiting for the item to be delivered. The estimated delivery date was the 12-15th May. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Sherril S
Perfect, just what she wanted!
I bought this as a present for someone who had chosen it already however she was impressed when it came as it was bigger then she imagined and had so many detailed pictures. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2010 by C. Smith
A nice addition to the library
Having worked on two county Floras as a recorder I found this book was used more at home beside the microscope than at any other time. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2009 by Mr. Colin A. Jacobs
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