- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Collins; 5th edition (1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0002200627
- ISBN-13: 978-0002200622
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 11.4 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 129,948 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘One of the best botanical field guides.’ Countryside
‘Winner by a couple of lengths.’ BBC Wildlife
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A leader in the field for almost 20 years, this guide provides comprehensive coverage of the trees, shrubs and flowering plants growing wild in the British Isles and in Europe from the Alps up to the Arctic, including Iceland. Over 1430 species are illustrated and over 1950 described, in systematic order, from trees to orchids and waterweeds.
Beautiful colour paintings are complemented by text which stresses the points most useful for quick identification. There are notes on ecology, lists of characteristic plants, a glossary, and indexes of scientific names. The keys are illustrated in colour, with the main key designed specially for beginners. Eight special keys allow identification of more difficult groups of plants.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have had this book for years and used it for A level and degree level study, it continues to be a essential companion on walks and holidays. The pictorial keys are easy to use and the pictures are a delight in themselves as well as making identification easy. The text is helpful and botanical terms are explained in an appendix. It is of compact size making it comfortable to carry on outings. Elizabeth Forbes
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is beautifully illustrated and packed with interesting information about the plants. However, it is not easily used as a guide to identification unless you have an idea of what the plant might be to start with. The incorporation of a step- by-step identification key (along the lines of that used in Peter D Moore's "Wild Flowers" (Mitchell Beazley, 1980) would add significantly to its usefulness in this regard.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Since its publication in paperback in 1974 I have used this as my standard reference book when my family and I have been out on walks here in the Lake District. I find it invaluable and once you start to use the keys and methods to name that unknown flower, which you have just probably stood on!, then it becomes obvious that this book is essential to furthering your study and enjoyment.The comprehensive aspect is an essential feature and this work done by Richard and Alastair Fitter in the 70s still remains a classic book; the illustrations by Marjorie Blamey are a delight to see and use. I got a second hand copy here on Amazon the other day for a few pounds and now I have one for home and one for out in the woods,fells and fields. Try it and see.
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Collins Pocket Guide - Wild flowers of Britain and Europe
It may be a long ago published but the illustrations are excellent and the coverage of plant life is very comprehensive. Highly recommended.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Geoffrey Brown
best flower book I know
This is out of print sadly but for me it is the best and easiest to use flower identification book I have come across. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jane Blair
Why I flunked botany 101
I've realized that I'll never become a good botanist. Or even amateur botanist. For starters, I find flowering plants confusing. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Ashtar Command
Wild Flowers of Britain and Northern Europe
This is a book I have wanted for a long time. The illustrations are excellent and the grouping of plants make it easy to use. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2009 by Ms. A. G. Polden
Excellent with a little room for improvement
This is an excellent guide and well worth the price for the illustrations alone ! As an experienced habitat surveyor it's always in my rucksack when I'm out in the field. Read more
Published on 21 May 2006 by Flower Fanatic
Comprehensive, but at times leaves one uncertain of identity
Comprehensive, but doesn't always lead one to a positive identification, and quite a number of species are dealt with as just footnotes to other species, and not illustrated.
Published on 27 Jun 2001
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