A Concise Guide to the Flowers of Britain and Europe (Oxford Quick Reference)

By Oleg Polunin

Plant lovers, botanists, and trained naturalists alike will welcome this valuable field companion to the flowers of Britain and Europe. Designed for quick and easy plant identification, the guide identifies over 1,000 flowers by plant type and color. Simple marginal symbols and a key at the back of the book show at a glance flower shape, habitat, and distribution. Nearly 2,000 color photographs enhance the text and permit easy identification of all the plants described. The common English names of plants as well as the scientific Latin names are provided, and a fully illustrated glossary of botanical terms rounds out this invaluable reference source. With or without a specialist's knowledge, users will consult The Concise Guide to the Flowers of Britain and Europe with pleasure and have at their fingertips a clear and accessible flower guide to accompany their travels.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192176307
• ISBN13: 9780192176301
• Release Date: November 1972
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.8"