The Wildflower Handbook: A Celebration of Britain and Ireland’s Floral Diversity

A richly detailed photographic resource on the spectacular flora of Britain and Ireland The Wildflower Handbook is a monumental reference to the vascular plants of Britain and Ireland, covering everything from grasses, sedges, rushes, and other flowering plants to ferns and their allies. The introductory section provides an invaluable overview of the natural history of British and Irish flora and shares insights into plant classification, biology, reproduction and life cycles. The illustrated accounts of plant families and species capture the beauty and diversity of the region’s floral heritage in exquisite detail. This one-of-a-kind handbook engages and inspires botanical enthusiasts of all levels, encouraging people to pursue their floral passion while allowing them to hone their identification skills and submit records of their findings. Covers 1,905 species of vascular plants found growing in the wild in Britain and Ireland Features 3,880 stunning photos of species in the field along with cutout images of leaves and plants to aid identification The fact-filled species accounts come with maps provided by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland as well as QR codes linking to additional information online Provides an incisive overview of British and Irish habitats, discussing their appearance, location, component species, ecological significance, and conservation