The Excursion Flora of the British Isles is a clear and informative guide written for the student and amateur botanist. It provides accurate and concise descriptions of all the plants commonly found in the British Isles. The easy-to-follow keys cover almost all the native, many naturalised and a few casual species, and show at a glance where more detailed descriptions are provided for species of particular interest. The highly successful flora provides an indispensable reference text for both the field botanist and interested layman.
Table of contents:
Preface to the third edition; Preface to the second edition; Preface to the first edition; 1. Sequence of orders and families; 2. Signs and abbreviations; 3. Pteridophyta; 4. Gymnospermae; Glossary; Index.
This informative guide is for the student and amateur botanist. It provides accurate, concise descriptions of all the plants commonly found in the British Isles. The easy-to-follow keys cover almost all the native, many naturalised an a few casual species, and lead to more detailed descriptions for species of particular interest.
Table of contents:
Preface to the third edition; Preface to the second edition; Preface to the first edition; 1. Sequence of orders and families; 2. Signs and abbreviations; 3. Pteridophyta; 4. Gymnospermae; Glossary; Index.
This informative guide is for the student and amateur botanist. It provides accurate, concise descriptions of all the plants commonly found in the British Isles. The easy-to-follow keys cover almost all the native, many naturalised an a few casual species, and lead to more detailed descriptions for species of particular interest.