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Wild Flowers of Britain: Over a Thousand Species By Photographic Identification (A Pan Original) [Paperback]

Roger Phillips (Author), Sheila Grant (Author), Tom Wellsted (Editor)
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Pan Books (Sep 1977)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 033025183X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0330251839
  • Product Dimensions: 29 x 21.2 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Still going strong 10 May 2004
By D. D. Wilson
Format:Paperback
I've had a copy of this book since I was a young child. Back then I found it easy to use after walks in the country with my parents, to indentify all the flowers and plants that I saw. I don't recall ever seeing a plant in the wild that I could not identify using Roger's fantastic photography and descriptions. To this day, now that I am 29, I still find his book relevant. I still look through it from time to time, even when I haven't been out "into the sticks" just for mere pleasure. Excellent!
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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The best wild flower identification guide written! 5 Sep 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This is the first book that the budding wildflower enthusiast must have on their shelf! The photographic illustrations are brilliantly clear leaving little doubt upon identification.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A really nice and simple book for identification 29 April 2009
By David Poulet
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On opening this for the first time I was initially disappointed. Basically it's just page after page of photographs of plants, most of which have been picked/uprooted and laid out for the camera. I wasn't sure how I'd go about identifying anything short of leafing through everything page by page until something looked "right".

As it turned out, it was surprisingly easy to use. I saw a couple of things I didn't recognise, took a picture and when I got home checked the book. The pictures are arranged by time of year - so, being early (April) I focussed on the April/May section and located likely candidates within a few moments. It also has references to other plants that look similar so you can check those to make sure you've got the right one. A real pleasure to use.

A couple of things to note though. First, some of the pictures are quite dark or the plant is small so detail is lacking. I think it would be tricky to use this for more "advanced" identification. Second, it's fairly big - about A4 size - so you can't really just slip it in your pocket when you go out. Finally, the text detail on the plant is very basic - just a few sentences.

Overall I'm really glad I got this though, it's quick and easy to use and doesn't feel academic or over-complicated. It's good for basic identification, but I think if something more detailed or comprehensive is needed you might want to consider another book, maybe "The Wild Flower Key" by Francis Rose.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars great
another great book if in doubt of any wild flower its in here again wonderful picture to aid easy comparison the quality of these book are superb over the years has increased my... Read more
Published 7 months ago by m. dosa
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book
Really pleased with the condition the book came in. As for the contents of the book, it is brilliant. A really comprehensive guide to British wild flowers.
Published 9 months ago by kate
5.0 out of 5 stars Wild flowers of Britain ( a Pan original)
I must admit that I thought this book would be a pocket guide. No, it is a full sized coffee table book but the layout and photographs are excellent and for anyone wishing to ID... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. Geoffrey Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant surprise!
I chose this book after reading other people's recommendations and would also very happily recommend it to others. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mini-me
5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite plant identification book
This series of books are some of the best identification guides you will find. Good clear pictures and concise descriptions.
Published 24 months ago by forager
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
The best flower guide I've seen. I use it all the time, the others just stay on the shelf until the odd time I find a flower I can't immediately identify using this book. Read more
Published on 8 July 2010 by gecko99
5.0 out of 5 stars The wild Flowers of Britain by Roger Phillips
This is a fantastic book if you think you know what flower you are looking at but need to check what it really looks like, since this book has clear photos of every plant in it... Read more
Published on 11 July 2009 by T. Outram
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy-to-use book
I am a complete dullard when it comes to any kind of plant and tree identification.

Often identification is not helped by the context in which the photogrpah is taken:... Read more
Published on 16 May 2008 by M. L. Wells
5.0 out of 5 stars wild flowers of britain
Had this book since it was first published in 1977.Never failed to identify anything using it.Super reference book in my opinion. Just ordered it for school use.
Published on 22 Oct 2005
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