Authoritative text clear photography and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive recognition guide to wild flowers in Britain and northwest Europe. Packed with more than 800 full-colour photographs of over 500 plants this handbook is designed to act as a concise guide to identification enabling you to recognize each species quickly and easily. Photo-Encyclopedic Approach Expertly written and thoroughly authenticated each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the wild flower's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. Specially commissioned full-colour illustrations show the typical shape and growth habit of each plant while colour-coded bands provide at-a-glance facts for quick reference. Identification Made EasyAn identification key at the start of the book uses photographs and illustrations to pinpoint the key features of different plant types and through a series of simple questions about the appearance of the flower leads you to the correct entry in the book.